He rode towards the Prince"s army; as soon as he came up to him he saluted him full sweetly, weeping for pity. "Sire," quoth he, "for God"s mercy now have pity to-day on so many a noble person who this day might here perish in this great conflict. Act so that you may not be in the wrong. If you could be brought to accord, God and the Holy Trinity would be gracious unto you."