Karl und Galie (Karlmeinet, Teil 1 – 1315/20)
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Chansons de Geste
Karl und Galie (Karlmeinet, Teil 1 – 1315/20)
von Keller, A. (ed.): Karl Meinet. (=StLV 45) Stuttgart 1858. Reprint 1971.
KM1-24:
In Balduch, a village near Paris, two brothers live, Hoderich and Haenffrait: they are sons of Pippin, king of France, according to one, sons of a farmer according to another source.
Motif References:
P 251.5 Two brothers
KM1-45:
During three successive nights, Hoderich is visited at midnight by a dwarf who tells him to go to a bridge in Paris, where he will have a pleasant and an unpleasant experience. Hoderich follows the order after three successive visits. In Paris, Hoderich meets a money-changer who tells him that he once did not follow the dwarf’s order concerning a treasure to be raised in Balduch. He slaps Hoderich for his foolishness to believe a dwarf. Thus, Hoderich has made a bad (slap) and a good (information on treasure) experience.
Motif References:
Z 71.1 Formulistic number: three
M 301 Prophets
M 369 Miscellaneous prophecies
M 391 Fulfillment of prophecy
M 391.1 Fulfillment of prophecy successfully avoided
P 435 Usurer [money-changer]
N 440 Valuable secrets learned
F 451.5.20 Dwarfs give orders to mortals
KM1-168:
Back in Balduch, Hoderich and Haenffrait start searching at night and find an immense treasure in a barrel. They build a house in the place of discovery, move to Paris and become very rich as money-lenders. They take pledges (castles etc.) from nobles.
Motif References:
P 435 Usurer [money-changer]
N 525 Treasure found in chest (kettle, cask)
KM1-251:
Haenffrait and Hoderich become close friends of King Pippin of France, who also borrows money from them until he is deeply indebted to them.
Motif References:
P 14 Particular practices of kings
KM1-284:
On his deathbed, King Pippin appoints Hoderich and Haenffrait as regents and guardians of his son Karl.
Motif References:
P 16 End of king’s reign
P 17 Succession to the throne
P 193 (Bm) Guardian [regent]
KM1-317:
Hoderich and Haenffrait want to undermine Karl’s power by gaining many followers by bribes; their opponents are captured and hanged. The kitchen becomes Karl’s favorite abode.
Motif References:
S 113.1 Murder by hanging
L 131 Hearth abode of unpromising hero (heroine)
P 614 (Bm) Bribes
K 1240 Deception into humiliating position – miscellaneous
K 2249.5 (Bm) Treacherous regent
KM1-364:
David, Pippin’s old and faithful hunter and servant, was entrusted with Karl’s education. He deeply deplores Karl’s lot.
Motif References:
W 34 Loyalty
P 361 Faithful servant [vassal]
P 362 Faithful servant entrusted with care (and education) of crown prince
KM1-392:
Hoderich and Haenffrait try to persuade David to poison Karl in such a way that it looks like suicide. David pretends to agree, but travels to the French princes under the pretence of a pilgrimage to Santiago. Karl is given into the care of Dederich, Pippin’s former cupbearer.
Motif References:
P 361 Faithful servant [vassal]
J 620 Forethought in prevention of others’ plans
J 1114 Clever servant
K 1760 Other bluffs
K 2249.5 (Bm) Treacherous regent
KM1-497:
David leaves court disguised as a pilgrim and travels to the princes; he tells them about Haenffrait’s and Hoderich’s plan to deprive Karl of his power, but does not mention the planned attack on his life. He begs the princes to insist on Karl’s crowning during court to be held in Paris. Prince Gerfin is sent back with him to observe the situation at court in a harper’s disguise. David attaches pilgrim’s mussels and pilgrim’s signs as proof of their pilgrimage to his clothes.
Motif References:
K 1817.2 Disguise as palmer (pilgrim)
KM1-633:
David is greeted with kisses on eyes, cheeks and mouth.
Motif References:
KM1-649:
David introduces Gerfin as the harper of the king of Galicia to Haenffrait and Hoderich. He plays for the court.
Motif References:
P 428.1 Harper
K 1817.3 Disguise as harper (minstrel)
KM1-737:
Gerfin stays at court for seven days and finds David’s accusations confirmed: Karl is mostly kept in the kitchen.
Motif References:
L 131 Hearth abode of unpromising hero (heroine)
KM1-763:
Gerfin leaves court and is richly rewarded for his music.
Motif References:
Q 95 Reward for musician
Q 111 Riches as reward
KM1-815:
Hoderich and Haenffrait remind David of his promise to poison Karl; David finds another excuse: he has to wait until a certain herb grows in March.
Motif References:
J 620 Forethought in prevention of others’ plans
J 1114 Clever servant
K 1760 Other bluffs
KM1-914:
Gerfin returns home, convenes a council and reports how disgracefully Karl is treated. He demands that the twelve princes insist on Karl’s knighting and coronation; a messenger is sent to Haenffrait and Hoderich, who pretend to give in to them.
Motif References:
Z 71.8 Formulistic number: twelve
J 620 Forethought in prevention of others’ plans
KM1-996:
The messenger returns; the princes and their sons, who shall be knighted with Karl, get prepared for departure.
Motif References:
KM1-1018:
Haenffrait and Hoderich bribe troops under the pretext of taking precaution against attacks of enemy.
Motif References:
K 2369 Military strategy – miscellaneous
KM1-1041:
The cook gets the order to keep Karl in the kitchen, so that the princes assume that Karl is too immature to be knighted and crowned.
Motif References:
L 131 Hearth abode of unpromising hero (heroine)
K 1240 Deception into humiliating position – miscellaneous
KM1-1106:
Thus, the princes’ sons find Karl in the kitchen roasting a peacock. They help him.
Motif References:
J 2417 Foolish imitation of leader
KM1-1141:
The princes find Karl and their sons roasting peacocks. They decide to postpone the crowning for another two years because of Karl’s apparent immaturity. Haenffrait and Hoderich rejoice.
Motif References:
P 13.5 Crowning [and making] of kings
KM1-1217:
The feast takes place. Dederich advises Karl to attack Haenffrait and Hoderich when serving the peacock.
Motif References:
P 634 Feasts
KM1-1313:
Karl is described as the strongest youth in the world and remarkably handsome: he is well-proportioned, has fair and curly hair and clear skin.
Motif References:
F 575.2 Handsome man
F 610 Remarkably strong man
KM1-1335:
Karl serves the peacock. When Hoderich wants to carve it, Karl hits him first with the roasted bird, then with the spit. Dederich saves Karl from being attacked by Hoderich’s men. Duke Miles of Ingelheim takes him under his coat as symbol of protection.
Motif References:
Z 150 Other symbols
P 361 Faithful servant [vassal]
K 2370 Miscellaneous deceptions
KM1-1419:
A fight breaks out between Karl’s followers and Hoderich’s men, during which many are killed. Hoderich settles the quarrel – he lays the blame for Karl’s deeds on his youth –, but with treacherous intention, as he still wants to kill him.
Motif References:
F 1084 Furious battle [fight]
KM1-1551:
Dederich advises David, who does not believe in peace to last, to flee to the heathen King Galaffers of Spain. He is assaulted by the extremely tall and misshapen Bremunt of Affriche, who wages war to enforce the demand for his beautiful daughter Galie in marriage. As Galaffers loves his daughter very much, he would rather lose everything than have her married to a man she does not love.
Motif References:
T 50.2 King likes his daughter so much that he does not wish to marry her to anyone
T 75.2.1 Rejected suitors’ revenge
T 104 Foreign king wages war to enforce demand for princess in marriage
F 533 Remarkably tall man
KM1-1710:
Morant and Everhard, the leaders of the expedition, swear loyalty, as well as 200 other knights.
Motif References:
M 150 Other vows and oaths
KM1-1819:
They meet at a lime-tree near St. Dyonisy. At that meeting, Dederich explains the further proceedings: they will enter the service of King Galaffers of Spain to help him fight Bremunt of Affriche. Their service will certainly be well paid. They leave.
Motif References:
P 36.1 (Bm) Young prince flees usurper
T 50.2 King likes his daughter so much that he does not wish to marry her to anyone
T 75.2.1 Rejected suitors’ revenge
T 104 Foreign king wages war to enforce demand for princess in marriage
R 220 Flights
F 533 Remarkably tall man
KM1-1915:
Hoderich and Haenffrait are glad about Karl’s departure; Hoderich is crowned king of France.
Motif References:
P 15.3 King loses his kingdom to impostor
P 17 Succession to the throne
K 1930 Treacherous impostors
KM1-1929:
Karl and his men arrive in Tollet and offer their service to Galaffers. David is at first reluctant to tell him about the reasons of their flight, but when Galaffers gives his word of honor by tapping on his tooth not to chase them away, he reveals their identity (Karl is called Meinet because he was the firstborn (2037 (33,47)). Galaffers is angry about his rash boon, as king Pippin did much damage to him in the past. The French kneel down and are received in his service.
Motif References:
W 11.5 Generosity toward enemy
P 15.15 (Bm) King in exile
P 50.0.1 King and vassals: obligations of vassals to king [Feudality: mutual relationship between king and vassals]
Z 150 Other symbols
M 223 Blind promise (rash boon)
V 301.1 (Li) The high-minded, noble heathen
R 331 [Christian] Hero takes refuge at [heathen] king’s court
Z 730 (Bm) Eponymous account of personal name
N 836 King as helper
KM1-2079:
The heathens admire Karl’s beauty. Galie and 25 maidens observe the French from the window of the room where they are enclosed to save them from Bremunt.
Motif References:
F 575.2 Handsome man
KM1-2160:
Galie falls in love with Karl at first sight. She swoons and stays sleepless at night, hiding her secret from her maidens.
Motif References:
T 15 Love at first sight
T 24.2 Swooning for love
T 24 The symptoms of love
T 31.1 Lovers’ meeting: Hero in service of lady’s father
T 91.6.4.1 Sultan’s [heathen king’s] daughter [wife] in love with captured [exiled] knight
F 1041.25.1 (Bm) Swoon from joy
KM1-2241:
Galie prays to Venus. She says that she would convert to Christianity for Karl.
Motif References:
V 50 Prayer
KM1-2276:
Bremunt besieges Tollet on a Thursday; the French (knights as well as peasants) and heathens get armed.
Motif References:
P 557.0.4 (Li) Siege
KM1-2403:
Furious battle. Many of Bremunt’s warriors are killed. The Christians fight ferociously, especially Morant, Everhart and Dederich, who kill many enemies.
Motif References:
V 339.1.1 (Bm) Christian leads Saracen army [Heathen fights in Christian army]
P 550.1 (Li) Battle. War
F 628.2 Strong man kills men
F 1084 Furious battle [fight]
KM1-2507:
The blood streams on the battlefield are ankle-deep.
Motif References:
F 1084.1 Deep streams of blood flow during battle
KM1-2530:
The remarkably strong Bremunt himself takes part in the battle; he kills many men.
Motif References:
F 628.2 Strong man kills men
KM1-2576:
Dederich kills Galaffers’s cowardly standard-bearer who flees from the battlefield; he takes the standard and returns.
Motif References:
W 121 Cowardice
KM1-2636:
Everhart wounds Bremunt severely; he and his army flee from the battlefield and return home.
Motif References:
R 220 Flights
P 555 Defeat in battle [single combat]
KM1-2670:
Galaffers and his people thank the French; he richly rewards them with precious garments. Karl gets garments that are appropriate for a man who is not yet knighted.
Motif References:
Q 72.1 Reward for loyalty to king
Q 114 Gifts as reward
KM1-2707:
During the following year, the French amuse themselves with tournaments and other games: fishing, hunting, running, stone-throwing, thrusting the spear, wrestling, defense with the shield, long jump, chess. Karl finally gets knightly education. When Bremunt’s wound has healed, he prepares again for war.
Motif References:
KM1-2799:
The son of Bremunt’s sister, Kaiphas, a very tall and strong man who can fight twelve men, is knighted; he shall fight against the French.
Motif References:
P 53 (Bm) Obtaining knighthood
P 253.0.1 Sister’s son
F 610.4 Man with strength of many men
KM1-2862:
Bremunt and his army come to Spain and put up their camp at the banks of the river Tahge near Tollet. Bremunt hands over his banner to Kaiphas; he is pleased about his eagerness for combat.
Motif References:
Z 150 Other symbols
P 550 Military affairs
KM1-2966:
Toledans make a sally when Kaiphas and a troop attack Tollet. The fighting lasts until night falls; Kaiphas returns to Bremunt.
Motif References:
P 550.1 (Li) Battle. War
F 1084 Furious battle [fight]
KM1-2987:
While the others fight, Karl deplores that he is not yet knighted and so may not participate. He cries. Galie overhears his lament and decides to beg her father to knight him.
Motif References:
W 212 Eagerness for combat
N 450 Secrets overheard
KM1-3205:
Bremunt sends a messenger to Galaffers threatening to chase him out of the country if he does not accept a marriage between himself and Galie. He offers a truce of seven days; Galaffers refuses to give his daughter away, but accepts the truce. He says that he would kill the messenger if he were not inviolable.
Motif References:
T 75.2.1 Rejected suitors’ revenge
T 104 Foreign king wages war to enforce demand for princess in marriage
P 558 (Bm) Truce
KM1-3260:
Galie begs her father to knight Karl. He grants her request; this is confirmed by a handshake.
Motif References:
KM1-3316:
Galaffers informs the French about his intentions and offers to give Karl his weapons (sword Galosevele) and horse Affeleir; he has new garments made for him.
Motif References:
Z 201.2 (Bm) Hero’s famous sword
Z 201.1 (Bm) Hero’s famous horse
KM1-3361:
On the fourth day, a Monday, the knighting takes place: a quintain is erected for knightly games where Karl will have to prove himself by jousting his lance. Karl gets weapons, a very precious armor (a gown embroidered with two eagles made of pearls; parts of armor: trousers, spurs, armor, portmanteau, harness, gown), a horse with a carved ivory saddle, a shield depicting an eagle made of pearls and jewels and a precious helmet.
Motif References:
P 53 (Bm) Obtaining knighthood
P 54 (Bm) Knighting custom
P 91 (Li) Heraldic figures and symbols – coat-of-arms
F 824 Extraordinary [part of] armor
F 839.2 Extraordinary shield
F 868 Extraordinary saddle
H 1561 Tests of valor
KM1-3425:
Courtly game: jousting one’s lance on a quintain.
Motif References:
P 561 Tournaments
KM1-3486:
Karl succeeds in the tests of prowess: he destroys the quintain completely. He is now a knight. Karl takes off his armor and gets dressed in precious garments. He is honored and allowed to share the meal with Galie.
Motif References:
F 610 Remarkably strong man
KM1-3588:
Galie gets dressed in precious garments for the feast to take place on the occasion of Karl’s knighting. She is remarkably beautiful; the unique stain on her beauty is a little scar on her left hand that was caused by a chandelier.
Motif References:
Z 350 Other unique exceptions
F 575.1 Remarkably beautiful woman
KM1-3624:
Feast takes place.
Motif References:
P 634 Feasts
KM1-3659:
Karl is seated next to Galie and immediately falls in love with her; he blushes when looking at her, is in turns hot and cold. They do not know that their love is mutual. After the meal, Galie and her maidens are again enclosed in their room.
Motif References:
T 15 Love at first sight
T 24 The symptoms of love
T 31.1 Lovers’ meeting: Hero in service of lady’s father
T 91.6.4.1 Sultan’s [heathen king’s] daughter [wife] in love with captured [exiled] knight
KM1-3706:
The truce ends.
Motif References:
P 558 (Bm) Truce
KM1-3808:
As he wants to prove his valor, Karl saddles his horse (parts of saddlery: girth strap, bridle, schurtzingel) and puts on his armor (parts of armor: trousers, spurs, doublet, gorget, cuirass, gown); he leaves Tollet during the night to be the first on battlefield. The gate-keeper lets him out. Karl heads for the river Talge.
Motif References:
H 1561 Tests of valor
KM1-3917:
On the opposite bank of the river Talge, concealed by the mists, Kaiphas has also prepared for the fight. They take note of each other because of their horses’ neighing and provoke each other.
Motif References:
P 550 Military affairs
KM1-3967:
Karl crosses the river on horseback. Before the fight, Kaiphas lets him dry his arms.
Motif References:
P 50 Noblemen (knights) [rules of chivalry]
KM1-4000:
Karl prays for help in single combat with Kaiphas.
Motif References:
V 50 Prayer
KM1-4035:
Kaiphas jeers at Karl, as he is weaker.
Motif References:
P 550 Military affairs
KM1-4069:
Single combat between Kaiphas and Karl. Karl fights with his shield on his back. He immediately defeats his opponent, who is stiff with fear. Karl cuts off Kaiphas’s head, fastens it to the saddle of his opponent’s horse and returns.
Motif References:
W 32 Bravery
S 139.2.2.1.4 Heads of defeated enemies hung on conqueror’s saddle
P 550.2 (Li) Single combat
P 555.2.1.1 “Publication of slaying”. Heads of slain enemies displayed
KM1-4147:
In the meantime, David desperately looks for Karl, thinking that he has left his followers. He laments and cries, tears his hair and claps his hands. He follows the directions given by the gate-keeper, then Affeleir’s traces and meets Karl, who is about to cross the river.
Motif References:
KM1-4257:
Dederich reproaches Karl, who tells him about the events (single combat with Kaiphas, defeat, head cut off) and gives him Kaiphas’s horse as reward. Dederich laughs at that. They return.
Motif References:
Q 110 Material rewards
S 139.2.2.1.4 Heads of defeated enemies hung on conqueror’s saddle
P 550.2 (Li) Single combat
P 555.2.1.1 “Publication of slaying”. Heads of slain enemies displayed
KM1-4361:
Galie reveals her secret love for Karl to Florette and begs her to arrange a meeting with him; at Florette’s doubts concerning the religious difference, Galie tells her about her willingness to convert to Christianity, as the Christian god is stronger than the heathen, a golden idol. She convinces Florette to convert as well. Florette laughs with joy.
Motif References:
P 60 Noble (gentle) ladies
M 177.1 Vow to become a Christian
KM1-4511:
Bremunt mourns for his dead nephew; he laments and cries, beats himself, tears his hair, faints with grief. He lays Kaiphas’s head in his lap. Then he decides to fight.
Motif References:
F 1041.21.7 Swooning from grief
F 1041.21.6 Tearing hair and clothes from excessive grief
KM1-4598:
Karl leaves his room in the middle of the night. He walks to the hall (pallas), wherefrom Galie and Florette watch him and listen to him reveal his love for Galie to David.
Motif References:
N 450 Secrets overheard
KM1-4686:
Florette arranges a conversation between the lovers through a small hole in the wall. They declare their love to each other.
Motif References:
T 41.1 Communication of lovers through hole in wall
T 57 Declaration of love
T 99 Love – additional motifs
KM1-4771:
Karl and Galie vow only to marry each other. Galie gives him love tokens: a precious ring and belt. She begs him to keep their love secret; Karl leaves and puts the love tokens in a chest.
Motif References:
T 59 (Bm) Love tokens
T 59.1 (Bm) Rings as love tokens
M 149.1 Lovers vow to marry only each other
KM1-4892:
Furious battle in the valley Moriale, caused by Bremunt’s desire to avenge the death of his nephew Kaiphas; Karl, motivated by love, fights ferociously and kills many of Bremunt’s warriors; also other Christians (Morant, Everhart, Dederich) fight ferociously; blood streams flow on battlefield.
Motif References:
V 339.1.1 (Bm) Christian leads Saracen army [Heathen fights in Christian army]
P 550.1 (Li) Battle. War
F 628.2 Strong man kills men
F 1084 Furious battle [fight]
KM1-4975:
In dangerous situations, Karl’s horse Affeleir supports his master by biting, jumping and kicking.
Motif References:
Z 201.1 (Bm) Hero’s famous horse
B 301.4.8 Faithful horse fights together with its master [saves master’s life]
KM1-5027:
Bremunt fights courageously with his famous sword; he kills many men, but is then driven back by the French.
Motif References:
Z 201.2 (Bm) Hero’s famous sword
F 628.2 Strong man kills men
KM1-5142:
Bremunt kills Morant and Everhart with his sword Durendarde: he splits Everhart in two.
Motif References:
F 628.2.10 Strong man cleaves horse and rider in two [kills horse and rider at one pole-blow]
KM1-5249:
Single combat between Bremunt, whose doublet shows a lion, and Dederich. Bremunt rides so ferociously that he overruns many of his own warriors.
Motif References:
P 91 (Li) Heraldic figures and symbols – coat-of-arms
P 550.2 (Li) Single combat
F 1041.16.6 Extraordinary physical reactions of angry warriors in battle
KM1-5358:
Karl retreats from the battlefield to take a rest. He learns about the deaths of Everhart and Morant and laments them tearfully. He calls up for attack.
Motif References:
KM1-5426:
Bremunt and his army flee when attacked by the French and Toledan army. Karl pursues the fleeing Bremunt on his own and finds him in a “locus amoenus”, where violets, lilies, wild roses, cedars and olive-trees grow and larks, nightingales, thrushes and blackbirds sing.
Motif References:
R 220 Flights
R 260 Pursuits
KM1-5516:
Karl prays for God’s help in single combat with Bremunt.
Motif References:
V 50 Prayer
KM1-5544:
Bremunt provokes Karl in a speech. Karl retorts. Bremunt asks about Karl’s descent, as he makes a noble impression riding his horse. Karl tells him that Pippin is his father, Berte his mother. Bremunt gets furious, as Pippin the dwarf has done him harm. Bremunt does not want to eat anymore until he has killed Karl to avenge Pippin’s deeds.
Motif References:
P 550 Military affairs
KM1-5647:
Single combat between Karl and Bremunt. Bremunt fights on even when seriously wounded.
Motif References:
W 33.1 Badly wounded warrior continues fighting
P 550.2 (Li) Single combat
KM1-5727:
Bremunt is furious as Karl always escapes his blows. He throws Durendarde at him; Karl grips the sword and kills Bremunt with it. Durendarde further on belongs to him. Karl catches the two horses and takes a rest at the river.
Motif References:
Z 201.2 (Bm) Hero’s famous sword
L 311 Weak (small) [young] hero overcomes large fighter
P 555 Defeat in battle [single combat]
KM1-5853:
Karl asks merchants passing by to help him lift the dead giant Bremunt on his horse. He rides back to Tollett; Galaffers thanks him with a kiss on the mouth.
Motif References:
F 533 Remarkably tall man
KM1-5890:
Bremunt is buried in the place where he was killed, to testify Karl’s courageous deed. Pilgrims visiting his tomb leave a stone on it to indicate that they have been there.
Motif References:
V 69 Funeral rites – miscellaneous
V 530 Pilgrimages
KM1-5961:
Galaffers gives Karl the opportunity to have dead warriors of his troop buried in accordance with the Christian rite. Dederich is found; he is seriously wounded.
Motif References:
V 301.1 (Li) The high-minded, noble heathen
KM1-6040:
Everhart and Morant are laid out. Candles are arranged around them in the form of a cross.
Motif References:
V 69 Funeral rites – miscellaneous
KM1-6047:
A doctor takes care of Dederich; he gives him a potion that soon heals him.
Motif References:
F 959.3 Miraculous cure of wound
KM1-6066:
Galaffers promises to supply an army to restore Karl’s reign, as he wants to thank him for his help against Bremunt.
Motif References:
P 557.0.3 (Li) Military aid (alliance)
N 836.3 King helps prince(s) in exile (to avenge their father and) take their [his] homeland back
KM1-6152:
The French kneel, Karl kisses Galaffers’s feet to thank him for military support. Knightly entertainments at court (hunting and falconry).
Motif References:
KM1-6182:
Karl and Galie meet clandestinely at the hole in the wall. Galie tells Karl that she wants to convert to Christianity.
Motif References:
T 41.1 Communication of lovers through hole in wall
KM1-6222:
Karl promises to return in pilgrim’s disguise as soon as he has restored his reign. His plan: In a pilgrim’s way, he will beg for food; Galie and Florette shall flee from the castle at midnight and meet him at a lime-tree. Galie promises to wait for him; they separate. As Dederich has regained his health, an army is supplied by Galaffers.
Motif References:
M 260 Other promises
KM1-6422:
Galie swoons with grief when Karl takes leave from her.
Motif References:
F 1041.21.7 Swooning from grief
KM1-6436:
The army moves towards France and puts up camp on the fields of Termis, country of Gerfin. David objects to this, as an army camp destroys the soil, but gives in when Karl promises redemption for any damage done to Gerfin. Gerfin has his kin and vassals come to support him in warfare. He and his followers prepare for battle and get armed. Godin, Gerfin’s nephew, offers to find out about the strangers by fighting with one of them. Gerfin decides to go on his own.
Motif References:
KM1-6653:
Gerfin challenges anyone of Karl’s army willing to fight with him. He is victorious in three successive single combats.
Motif References:
P 550.2 (Li) Single combat
P 555 Defeat in battle [single combat]
P 556.0.1 (Bm) Challenge to single combat [feud]
KM1-6716:
On Galaffers’s offer of everlasting friendship for the one defeating Gerfin, Karl comes forward to do it. Galaffers laughs when Karl offers to fight.
Motif References:
M 260 Other promises
KM1-6759:
Single combat between Gerfin and Karl; Karl defeats his opponent in a very short time; Gerfin is seriously wounded and unconscious. Karl has him brought into his tent and cared for.
Motif References:
W 11.5 Generosity toward enemy
P 550.2 (Li) Single combat
P 555 Defeat in battle [single combat]
KM1-6805:
David and Gerfin recognize each other. Gerfin asks about Karl and condemns Haenffrait and Hoderich. The French welcome Gerfin cordially, he is kissed; Karl is still unrecognized.
Motif References:
N 760 Other accidental encounters
KM1-6867:
Karl finally discloses his identity. Gerfin does not believe him at first, as Karl was the first to defeat him, but when David gives an account of Karl’s fights with Kaiphas and Bremunt, he is convinced. Reconciliation between Karl and Gerfin; they kiss. Gerfin sends for his warriors who join Karl’s army to support him in fight against Haenffrait and Hoderich.
Motif References:
H 194 (Bm) Recognition only through direct revelation of identity
KM1-6999:
Gerfin is made constable, as he is a courageous fighter and knows the region well. The army departs. They burn their lodgings behind them and move on to the French border.
Motif References:
P 50 Noblemen (knights) [rules of chivalry]
P 557.0.3 (Li) Military aid (alliance)
KM1-7019:
Karl sends a messenger (Arnolt of Senlys) to Paris to inform Haenffrait and Hoderich about his arrival and to tell them to give the reign over to him; if they obey, Karl will forgive them, if they refuse his offer, he will wage war.
Motif References:
P 14.15.2 Court messenger
KM1-7049:
Haenffrait and Hoderich live in great luxury; Hoderich sits on a bench with a crown on his head. They are very influential and powerful because of bribes. They refuse Karl’s offer. Hoderich pretends not to know Karl and only refrains from killing Arnolt as it is a custom to leave messengers unharmed. Arnolt rides back.
Motif References:
KM1-7128:
Karl’s army moves on to Paris and puts up camps around the town on a Monday. Haenffrait and Hoderich get reinforcements as well as Karl: his kinsman Belin of Arlo joins his army. Haenffrait and Hoderich set up their people against the heathens and Karl, whom they present to them as a usurper.
Motif References:
P 557.0.3 (Li) Military aid (alliance)
KM1-7237:
Preparations for battle are made. Haenffrait and Hoderich fight in the last row. Gerfin is standard-bearer of Karl’s army.
Motif References:
W 121 Cowardice
KM1-7267:
Belin wears a precious, gleaming armor, a gown of ermine that is embroidered with two lions crowned with gold crowns.
Motif References:
P 91 (Li) Heraldic figures and symbols – coat-of-arms
F 824 Extraordinary [part of] armor
KM1-7290:
The furious battle is opened by Belin’s fighting. The Christian knights fight ferociously and kill many men. Also the heathen king Galaffers is a very courageous fighter.
Motif References:
V 339.1.1 (Bm) Christian leads Saracen army [Heathen fights in Christian army]
P 550.1 (Li) Battle. War
F 628.2 Strong man kills men
F 1084 Furious battle [fight]
KM1-7377:
The Parisian warrior Lorin kills 40 of Galaffers’s knights.
Motif References:
F 628.2 Strong man kills men
KM1-7390:
Godin, Gerfin’s nephew, fights ferociously; he kills sixty men in a short time and saves his uncle, who is encircled by warriors; sparks fly from the sword-blows, the grass is covered with blood.
Motif References:
F 1084.1 Deep streams of blood flow during battle
KM1-7456:
Godin is seriously wounded, but continues fighting anyway.
Motif References:
W 33.1 Badly wounded warrior continues fighting
KM1-7501:
Godin is captured by the enemy: they take him by the bridle like a bridegroom. Karl fights alone against the hostile army, kills many men and succeeds in liberating Godin.
Motif References:
R 5 Capture on field of battle
R 110 Rescue of captive
F 614.10 Strong hero fights whole army alone
KM1-7614:
Haenffrait and Hoderich and their followers flee into town. Karl returns to his camp. During the following 14 weeks, many skirmishes take place.
Motif References:
R 220 Flights
KM1-7644:
Hoderich’s reinforcement troops – 300 warriors arriving by night – are waylaid by Belin, who has them spied out by a scout. They are easily killed (except for forty who flee), as they are not armed, but have their weapons carried by their pack horses. Belin alone kills fifty.
Motif References:
P 555 Defeat in battle [single combat]
P 557.0.2 (Li) Spy. Messenger
P 557.0.3 (Li) Military aid (alliance)
F 628.2 Strong man kills men
K 2369 Military strategy – miscellaneous
KM1-7754:
Belin impales the heads of the slain enemies on stakes and sets them up around Paris as a deterrent for the inhabitants. Karl thanks him with kisses on eyes, mouth and cheeks. Parisians lament the dead and try to defend their town.
Motif References:
S 139.2.2.1 Heads of slain enemies impaled upon stakes
P 555.2.1.1 “Publication of slaying”. Heads of slain enemies displayed
KM1-7823:
Only Lorin decides to leave Paris to fight in single combat with the enemy. He kills many heathen warriors of Galaffers’s army, but is also attacked by them. Karl saves Lorin’s life in order to take him captive as a hostage. Lorin gives surety in his hands.
Motif References:
R 5 Capture on field of battle
F 614.10 Strong hero fights whole army alone
KM1-7892:
At Haenffrait’s and Hoderich’s despair (they cry heavily) because of Lorin’s capture, their barons secretly debate surrendering the town to Karl, as he is Pippin’s legal descendant.
Motif References:
K 2370 Miscellaneous deceptions
KM1-7929:
Haenffrait and Hoderich, learning about the conspiracy, flee to Monregart. The barons surrender Paris to Karl; reconciliation between Karl and citizens of Paris. Inhabitants ask for permission to keep their fiefs and goods.
Motif References:
R 75 Surrendering
R 220 Flights
KM1-7979:
Karl is now king of France, Galaffers is richly rewarded.
Motif References:
P 17 Succession to the throne
Q 72.1 Reward for loyalty to king
L 111.1 Exile returns and succeeds
KM1-7999:
Karl besieges Haenffrait’s and Hoderich’s refuge, Monregart. He has gallows built around the castle and swears to besiege it for seven years.
Motif References:
P 557.0.4 (Li) Siege
KM1-8038:
When Haenffrait and Hoderich make an attempt to flee, they are captured by Gerfin, laid in chains and fettered.
Motif References:
R 220 Flights
KM1-8084:
After a council, the inhabitants of Monregart surrender to Karl. They set their castle afire and come to Karl, barefoot, dressed in penitential robes, with their swords bare, and throw themselves at his feet.
Motif References:
R 75 Surrendering
P 548 Miscellaneous legal customs [problems]
KM1-8134:
Karl prevents Belin from stabbing Haenffrait and Hoderich with a knife and David from killing Hoderich with a rod.
Motif References:
KM1-8194:
Judgment of Haenffrait and Hoderich; Belin pronounces death-sentence: they are to be hanged.
Motif References:
P 510 Law courts
KM1-8213:
On the way to Montmartre, the place of execution, David throws Haenffrait and Hoderich into a pond. The two brothers are saved and hanged, dirty as they are.
Motif References:
Q 261 Treachery punished
Q 413.8 Hanging as punishment for treachery
Q 499.2 Humiliating death as punishment
KM1-8239:
Karl is now the lawful king. He rewards Galaffers richly, when he takes leave.
Motif References:
Q 72.1 Reward for loyalty to king
Q 111 Riches as reward
KM1-8269:
Karl tries to convert Galaffers, but he refuses and departs. Karl laughs during his attempt to convert Galaffers. They both cry when taking leave from each other.
Motif References:
V 350 Conflicts between religions
KM1-8320:
Galaffers returns home; knights and burghers come to meet him. He welcomes Galie with kisses on cheeks and eyes, as it would be inconvenient to kiss her mouth. Galie laughs with joy when hearing about Karl’s achievements.
Motif References:
KM1-8479:
When Karl has established his reign, his barons suggest that he should marry. Karl gives in to them, but pretends to have to go on pilgrimage first.
Motif References:
P 13.4 King must marry
K 1760 Other bluffs
KM1-8525:
Karl makes preparations for his “pilgrimage”: he appoints loyal men as regents during his absence.
Motif References:
P 193 (Bm) Guardian [regent]
KM1-8531:
Karl leaves Paris with Dederich and David; his sword Durendarde and David’s sword Galosevele are hidden in their pilgrim’s staves, they put on pilgrim’s clothes.
Motif References:
K 1812 King in disguise
K 1817.2 Disguise as palmer (pilgrim)
KM1-8596:
The ferryman at the river Durdune, where they arrive on the twelfth day of their journey, refuses to carry them over the river, as they are apparently poor; he and his servants attack Karl and his followers. Karl kills them all and takes their boat.
Motif References:
W 150 Unfavorable traits of character – social
Q 287 Refusal to grant request punished
P 413 Ferryman [fisherman]
L 430 Arrogance repaid
KM1-8679:
As Karl fears that they might be pursued after the discovery of the dead ferrymen, they continue their journey in the woods, where they get lost and are threatened by wild beasts (bears, wolves). After six days they find their way out.
Motif References:
KM1-8727:
In Mumgelenne they take lodgings; the innkeeper praises King Karl; Karl passes himself off for one of Karl’s friends. They leave the following day. In Tollet, after separation for reasons of security, Karl joins some beggars to beg for food.
Motif References:
P 320 Hospitality
P 460 Other trades and professions
KM1-8886:
One day, Karl is hit in the groin by the porter when he demands entry. This story shall make people laugh.
Motif References:
KM1-8926:
While Galaffers departs on a hunt, Karl finds an opportunity to get to Galie’s window. Galie sings a love-song, Karl chants his answer. Galie recognizes Karl’s voice and swoons with joy. She is revived by cabbage and wine. Florette laughs when she sees how happy Galie is.
Motif References:
H 12 Recognition by song (music)
H 79.3 Recognition by voice
T 99 Love – additional motifs
F 1041.25.1 (Bm) Swoon from joy
KM1-9093:
Karl and Galie meet at the hole in the wall and make plans for their elopement: the lime-tree is set as their meeting-place at midnight. Karl makes pilgrim’s clothes for them.
Motif References:
T 41.1 Communication of lovers through hole in wall
KM1-9267:
Galie is Galaffers’s only heiress. She is literate, owns a book of astrology and is able to read the stars.
Motif References:
P 481 Astrologer
KM1-9293:
Florette and Galie escape through the window by ropes they have made of ticking and sheets. There is still a stone in Tollet today that was touched by Galie on her flight. This is proof of the tale’s truth.
Motif References:
R 220 Flights
K 650 Other means of escape
KM1-9320:
Florette and Galie meet Karl at the lime-tree. They disguise themselves as pilgrims. Galie laughs when changing into pilgrim’s clothes.
Motif References:
T 96 Lovers reunited after many adventures
K 1817.2 Disguise as palmer (pilgrim)
KM1-9365:
They depart and travel only by night, resting by day. Karl wants to wait with cohabitation until Galie is baptized.
Motif References:
R 225 Elopement
KM1-9435:
On the 16th day of their journey, the “knight with the spear” (riter mit dem sper), whose castle is situated in a valley in the forest, a knight who jousts with all comers, wakes them up. He wants to take Galie, whom he believes to be kidnapped, with him; Karl passes her off as his sister, Florette as his cousin, but the knight still molests them.
Motif References:
P 52 Knight jousts with all comers
KM1-9508:
Karl says that he would challenge the knight to single combat if he were armed equally. The knight promises equipment and agrees to single combat; Galie shall be the winner’s prize.
Motif References:
T 68 Princess offered as prize
P 556.0.1 (Bm) Challenge to single combat [feud]
KM1-9545:
The knight blows his horn to summon his twelve followers; Karl chooses weapons and armor of one of them. He is now armed equally to his opponent. As he keeps his pilgrim’s staff as a weapon, he is jeered at.
Motif References:
P 50 Noblemen (knights) [rules of chivalry]
Z 71.8 Formulistic number: twelve
KM1-9631:
The knight recognizes by Karl’s behavior that he is of noble descent.
Motif References:
KM1-9652:
Single combat between Karl and the knight, who is defeated in a very short time. He breaks his left arm.
Motif References:
P 550.2 (Li) Single combat
P 555 Defeat in battle [single combat]
KM1-9672:
The knight’s twelve followers attack Karl, who kills nine of them, supported by Dederich, who kills two, and David, who slays one with a stone.
Motif References:
L 325 (Bm) Victory over superior force
P 555 Defeat in battle [single combat]
F 628.2 Strong man kills men
KM1-9729:
Karl may now take Galie with him; he lets the knight live and puts on pilgrim’s clothes again.
Motif References:
W 11.5 Generosity toward enemy
KM1-9883:
They bring Galie, who has fallen ill, to the heathen town Oriette, where they are accommodated in a fisherman’s cabin, as they ask for accommodation in a pilgrim’s way.
Motif References:
KM1-9901:
Oriette is ruled by Orias, whose only relative is his sister Orie. She is beautiful, good and intelligent, whereas he is tyrannical, cruel and wages war, but loves his sister more than anyone else and is a courageous knight. People do not obey him, but rather her.
Motif References:
P 12 Character of kings
P 29 Queens – miscellaneous
P 253 Sister and brother
KM1-10045:
Karl prays to the Virgin Mary for Galie’s recovery. His prayer is answered; Galie recovers. She reveals that Orie and Orias are her cousins, proposes division of their group to prevent recognition. David, Florette and Dederich travel on to Termis, she and Karl stay behind.
Motif References:
V 50 Prayer
V 59 Prayers answered – miscellaneous
F 959 Marvelous cures – miscellaneous
KM1-10156:
Orias learns about the two strangers by treachery; he invites them to court. They pass themselves off as brother and sister on a pilgrimage. Orias admires Galie’s beauty, but does not recognize his cousin.
Motif References:
K 1831.0.1 Disguise by changing name
KM1-10221:
Karl and Galie are treated very generously at court.
Motif References:
P 320 Hospitality
KM1-10297:
Galie gets new clothes from Orie which reveal her outstanding beauty. Orias recognizes by Galie’s beauty and behavior that she is of noble descent.
Motif References:
H 41 Recognition of royalty [nobility] by personal characteristics or traits
F 575.1 Remarkably beautiful woman
KM1-10358:
At Orias’s desire to marry her, Galie faints with shock. When he realizes that Galie refuses him, he tries to rape her. She defends herself and wounds him.
Motif References:
P 12 Character of kings
T 471 Rape
F 1041.17.2 (Bm) Swoon from fear
KM1-10414:
Orie comes to help her, promises her brother to persuade Galie to marry him and sends him on a hunt for seven days.
Motif References:
J 620 Forethought in prevention of others’ plans
N 831 Girl [woman] as helper
KM1-10498:
When leaving on a hunt, the furious Orias pushes a poor woman into a stream; she drowns. This causes him to laugh.
Motif References:
P 12 Character of kings
S 131 Murder by drowning
W 185 Violence of temper
KM1-10513:
In the meantime, Orie asks Galie about her descent, as she believes her to be noble because of her beauty and behavior; Galie tells her the truth, revealing that they are relatives, which Orie at first does not believe. Galie is Galaffers’s only heiress.
Motif References:
H 41 Recognition of royalty [nobility] by personal characteristics or traits
KM1-10604:
Orie finally recognizes Galie by the scar on her hand. She kisses and embraces her and promises help her flee to Termis and with her conversion. They tell Karl about their plans.
Motif References:
H 51 Recognition by scar
M 177.1 Vow to become a Christian
N 746 Accidental meeting of cousins
KM1-10722:
Orie begs her wise counselors to support Galie’s flight, which meets also their interests, as Orias would betray his faith in case he marries her. She herself will accompany them, as she is the only one able to negotiate with her brother. (Her real intention is to stay with the Christians.)
Motif References:
KM1-10780:
Karl, Galie, Orie, two maidens and 300 soldiers depart; they travel to Termis.
Motif References:
R 220 Flights
KM1-10826:
Karl thinks of a ruse to get Orie into Termis without making her retinue suspicious: she must give them an order to rest and then join Galie and him, pretending to admire the castle’s beauty; when coming near the pit, she shall follow them over the bridge into the castle. The plan is carried out. They are let in after David recognized Karl’s voice.
Motif References:
R 220 Flights
K 1760 Other bluffs
KM1-10911:
Gerfin of Termis is very glad about Karl’s and Galie’s arrival. A celebration takes place. Galie wants to be baptized, but Karl prefers baptism to take place in Paris, in the presence of all princes.
Motif References:
KM1-10991:
Karl sends letters to the barons in Paris to announce his and his bride’s arrival; they shall come to meet them. In the meantime, they spend their time with games and sports. Ladies’ pastime: telling tales.
Motif References:
KM1-11047:
Godin, Gerfin’s nephew, a close confidant of the ladies, falls in love at first sight with Orie; he spends even more time with the ladies.
Motif References:
T 15 Love at first sight
KM1-11085:
During a game – Orie has to carry Godin, but they both fall down, as he is too heavy – he steals a kiss from her. Orie is very ashamed and keeps that secret to herself, as she fears rumors. Only Galie learns about it, and she advises Orie to beware of games.
Motif References:
T 99 Love – additional motifs
KM1-11169:
In the meantime, Orias learns about Orie’s flight from the soldiers she has left behind – he raves and laments her tearfully.
Motif References:
KM1-11212:
Orias besieges Termis and demands his sister back. Gerfin refuses and tells him that she is about to get baptized.
Motif References:
P 557.0.4 (Li) Siege
KM1-11321:
Orie renounces her faith and tries to convert Orias, refusing to be the sister of a heathen. Karl enjoys this and laughs.
Motif References:
V 350 Conflicts between religions
KM1-11371:
Single combat between Godin and Orias (fight first with lances, then with swords). There is no victor, as they stop fighting because of exhaustion.
Motif References:
P 550.2 (Li) Single combat
KM1-11432:
Orie falls in love with Godin, admiring his heroism.
Motif References:
T 29 Falling in love – miscellaneous
KM1-11452:
The following day, Orias and his army assault Termis; as only a few men are inside, the women help defend the castle. Furious fight for Termis.
Motif References:
P 63 (Bm) Lady in armor (and battle)
P 550.1 (Li) Battle. War
P 550.1.1 (Li) Aggression: rebellion; usurpation; invasion; assault
F 1084 Furious battle [fight]
KM1-11575:
At night, while Orias’s army is asleep, only Ortun and 400 soldiers hold wake for the dead. They fight Gerfin’s arriving reinforcement troops on their own, as Ortun decides not to wake up anyone. Furious battle.
Motif References:
P 550.1 (Li) Battle. War
F 1084 Furious battle [fight]
K 2369 Military strategy – miscellaneous
KM1-11632:
Single combat between Ortun and Johan of Karsone; Ortun is killed, Christians are victorious and let into Termis, before Orias realizes Ortun’s defeat.
Motif References:
P 550.2 (Li) Single combat
P 555 Defeat in battle [single combat]
KM1-11682:
Orias laments the death of his nephew Ortun: he beats himself, tears his hair, and claps his hands.
Motif References:
F 1041.21.6 Tearing hair and clothes from excessive grief
KM1-11694:
The siege and assaults on Termis continue; David is killed by an arrow. Karl laments him, holds his corpse and cries for him; David is buried.
Motif References:
KM1-11763:
At vespers, truce is settled. The inhabitants of Termis take a walk outside the castle.
Motif References:
P 558 (Bm) Truce
KM1-11785:
The ladies make garlands from flowers in a garden (locus amoenus), where roses, lilies, cedars and olive-trees grow; different knightly entertainments: chess, speaking foreign languages (vremde wort sprechen; supposedly a game), running, long jump, singing about minne.
Motif References:
KM1-11833:
The ladies play a game called plucking grass; Godin joins them. When Galie reminds Orie of her decision to avoid games with Godin, she tells her that she has changed her mind about him, as he fought her brother so courageously. But she wants to plug his mouth nevertheless with earth instead of grass to take revenge.
Motif References:
KM1-11870:
When Godin has to open his mouth during the game, the ladies throw grass into it, only Orie uses earth instead. Godin spits earth at them, causing them to laugh. He and Orie are even now.
Motif References:
K 2370 Miscellaneous deceptions
KM1-11955:
While walking alongside the river, the ladies perceive Orias and his sparrow-hawk in the heathen army camp on the opposite bank. When perceiving Orie, the sparrow-hawk flies to her – he loves her, as she has always been good to him. Orie wants to keep the bird, but Orias, referring to the truce, wants it back. Orie says that the truce does not concern animals. She renounces her brother again and hands the bird over to Karl. Everyone laughs when Orie renounces her brother.
Motif References:
B 390 Animals grateful for other kind acts
KM1-12053:
Karl challenges Orias to unequal combat that will honor him – 200 Christians against 400 heathens. Orias refuses the offer, he wants to fight in equal number.
Motif References:
P 556 Challenge to battle
KM1-12114:
At Orie’s invective, Orias throws a knife at her and injures her at the elbow. She faints. The truce is now broken.
Motif References:
S 73 Cruel brother (sister)
P 558 (Bm) Truce
KM1-12305:
Fighting between Orias’s and Karl’s armies begins; Karl kills many heathens, but misses Orias; also Johan, Gerfin and Godin kill many enemies.
Motif References:
P 550.1 (Li) Battle. War
F 628.2 Strong man kills men
F 1084 Furious battle [fight]
KM1-12347:
Single combat between Godin and Orias.
Motif References:
P 550.2 (Li) Single combat
KM1-12405:
Karl attacks Orias, misses him, but cleaves his horse in two. So Orias flees from the battlefield, thus causing the interruption of the battle. At midday, Karl and his army return into the castle; only a few warriors are dead or wounded.
Motif References:
R 220 Flights
F 628.2.10 Strong man cleaves horse and rider in two [kills horse and rider at one pole-blow]
KM1-12485:
Orias is so furious that he hits a page cruelly on the neck with his sword; the page is stricken dumb, deaf and blind.
Motif References:
P 12 Character of kings
S 180 Wounding or torturing
W 185 Violence of temper
KM1-12496:
The barons Karl has sent for to welcome him and Galie now have to support him in fights.
Motif References:
P 557.0.3 (Li) Military aid (alliance)
KM1-12531:
A heathen amiral advises Orias to flee, but Orias decides to fight again.
Motif References:
KM1-12572:
Orias describes Karl’s sword Durendarde: it is deadly wherever aimed at. Orias’s sword is called Blome.
Motif References:
Z 201.2 (Bm) Hero’s famous sword
F 833 Extraordinary sword
KM1-12602:
Bishop Gyrnas of Remys guarantees support for Karl against Orias; Karl thanks him with a kiss on the mouth. The armies get ready for battle.
Motif References:
KM1-12685:
Orias’s helmet crest is a circle, signifying that he is of royal descent.
Motif References:
P 91 (Li) Heraldic figures and symbols – coat-of-arms
Z 150 Other symbols
KM1-12695:
The battle starts again.
Motif References:
P 550.1 (Li) Battle. War
F 628.2 Strong man kills men
F 1084 Furious battle [fight]
KM1-12726:
Bishop Gyrnas of Remys takes part in the battle. His weapon is a metal rod.
Motif References:
P 122.3 (Bm) Bishop encourages combat and wages battle
KM1-12738:
Rauwelin’s of Munleon garments are made of sable-skin; a silver eagle is his coat-of-arms.
Motif References:
P 91 (Li) Heraldic figures and symbols – coat-of-arms
KM1-12882:
Godin’s helmet crest is the image of a maiden.
Motif References:
P 91 (Li) Heraldic figures and symbols – coat-of-arms
KM1-12912:
Karl attacks Orias; Orias kills Karl’s horse, and as Karl himself is unconscious, he believes him to be dead.
Motif References:
KM1-12954:
Orias continues fighting and kills many Christians.
Motif References:
F 628.2 Strong man kills men
KM1-13000:
Single combat between Godin and Orias.
Motif References:
P 550.2 (Li) Single combat
KM1-13046:
Karl, badly wounded, continues fighting; Dederich brings Karl the horse of a killed heathen.
Motif References:
W 33.1 Badly wounded warrior continues fighting
KM1-13100:
Karl fights so furiously that he foams at the mouth. He kills more than 100 heathens.
Motif References:
F 628.2 Strong man kills men
F 1041.16.6 Extraordinary physical reactions of angry warriors in battle
KM1-13117:
Karl’s provocative address to Orias leads to a single combat. Karl is wounded. He splits Orias in two.
Motif References:
W 33.1 Badly wounded warrior continues fighting
P 550.2 (Li) Single combat
P 550 Military affairs
P 555 Defeat in battle [single combat]
F 628.2.10 Strong man cleaves horse and rider in two [kills horse and rider at one pole-blow]
KM1-13184:
The heathens are finally defeated in battle.
Motif References:
P 555 Defeat in battle [single combat]
KM1-13201:
After the heathens’ defeat, Karl ravages their country and conquers towns.
Motif References:
KM1-13211:
Bishop Gyrnas and some of his warriors conquer Oriette by a ruse: they break a hole in the walls and intrude into the town. They overcome the heathens while they are asleep, kill or capture them. Karl orders Oriette to be burned down.
Motif References:
P 122.3 (Bm) Bishop encourages combat and wages battle
K 2369 Military strategy – miscellaneous
KM1-13267:
Karl and his followers return to Termis, where they are cordially received, then they travel on to France.
Motif References:
KM1-13376:
During the journey, Godin always sticks to Orie; Karl tacitly takes notice of their love. He laughs to himself.
Motif References:
T 69 Wooing – miscellaneous motifs
KM1-13399:
In France, which is Karl’s allod, people come to meet him and his bride. Also the abbot of St Dyonisy comes to meet them and invites them to stay one night at the monastery.
Motif References:
P 120 Church dignitaries
P 320 Hospitality
KM1-13424:
The following day, they continue to Paris. The burghers’ sons hold a tournament (to entertain and make people laugh). The houses of Paris have arcades and are decorated; bells ring for Karl and Galie. They continue to the church of St. Maria, where Galie is welcomed by priests, monks and nuns.
Motif References:
KM1-13462:
Galie is baptized by the abbot of St Dyonisy, who is also her godfather. She gets relics as a present: a tooth of St Baselise and a piece of the arm of St Loris, which are later enclosed in the pommel of Durendarde.
Motif References:
V 81 Baptism
V 140 Sacred relics
P 296.1 Godfather
V 332 Baptism of heathen
KM1-13483:
Galie’s godmother is Myralde, Gerfin’s wife, daughter of David.
Motif References:
P 296.2 Godmother
KM1-13495:
Also Orie and Florette are baptized by the bishop Gyrnas of Remys. Nine days later, according to custom, the sacred oil is washed off them.
Motif References:
V 81 Baptism
V 332 Baptism of heathen
KM1-13509:
Karl’s and Galie’s wedding takes place; there are many musicians who are richly rewarded. Karl and Galie are crowned. Galie is accompanied to Karl’s bed; wedding night. The wedding feast lasts for 14 days.
Motif References:
W 11.2 Munificent monarch
P 13.5 Crowning [and making] of kings
P 29 Queens – miscellaneous
Q 95 Reward for musician
Q 111 Riches as reward
T 136.1 Wedding feast
T 136.3 Amusements at wedding
T 137.2 Bride and bridegroom conducted to bridal bed
P 428 Musician
KM1-13626:
As Orie’s and Godin’s love for each other is now evident, Galie and her friends resort to a ruse to bring them together that will make them laugh: She teases Godin and reproaches him for always sticking to them like a woman. She accuses him of being in love with one of them. Orie betrays her love: she takes Galie’s statement as meant for her. Galie finally reveals her good intentions. She advises Orie to marry Godin, the more so as she is on her own: she has no kin, lands nor people; her towns and castles are destroyed.
Motif References:
T 99 Love – additional motifs
J 1141.1 Guilty person deceived into gesture (act) which admits guilt
K 1760 Other bluffs
KM1-13852:
Galie begs Karl to let Godin and Orie marry as a reward for their support in war. Gerfin, Godin’s uncle, and Karl support her wish. This is confirmed by a handshake, as Galie tells Orie.
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KM1-13934:
Orie’s and Godin’s wedding takes place. Gerfin enfeoffs them, Galie gives them precious presents. Also musicians, knights and citizens get gifts. The wedding feast lasts for seven days and nights.
Motif References:
P 50.0.1 King and vassals: obligations of vassals to king [Feudality: mutual relationship between king and vassals]
T 136.1 Wedding feast
T 136.4 Gifts at wedding
KM1-13953:
Godin and Orie return to Oriette and reconstruct it. Karl enfeoffs them with Oriette.
Motif References:
P 50.0.1 King and vassals: obligations of vassals to king [Feudality: mutual relationship between king and vassals]
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