And not slain, but be brought unto the stake, That shall be ordained on either side; Thither he shall by force, and there abide. And if so fall 745 the chiefëtain be take On either side, or ellës slay his make, 746 No longer then the tourneying shall last. God speedë you; go forth and lay on fast. With long sword and with macë fight your fill. Go now your way; this is the lordës will.” The voice of the people touched the heaven, So loudë criëd they with merry steven: 747 “God savë such a lord that is so good, He willeth no destructión of blood.”