seeth the bull of copper in the midst of the castle right big and Voice began to cry aloud above the gate that he might go forward thereby. And on the other side was the castle so fast enclosed about plenty of folk that all were misbelievers and of feeble belief. He guarded the gate nor be affrighted of their blows, for no power had XII. they to harm such a knight as was he. He comforteth himself much of was within the entry, and cometh nigh them that guard the gate. A was so perilous, whereof he marvelleth much. He passeth a bridge that The bull bellowed so passing loud that right uneath was it to hear none was there that spake unto him, for, so intent were they upon had they none other believe in the world. It was not of custom within they were yet worshipping the same, they would have allowed him so to horrible, that was surrounded on all sides by folk that all did worship XI. that nought might enter thereinto. do, and would have thought that they were saved thereby; and save this strongly they struck that nought mortal is there in the world that adoring the bull that, and any had been minded to slay them what time thereunto together round about. that the Voice saith to him. He cometh anigh the serjeants of copper, still. And he entereth into the castle, where he findeth within great Perceval beholdeth the fortress of the castle, and the entrance that safely, and that he need have no care for the men of copper that and they cease to strike at once, and hold their iron mallets quite aught else within the castle besides. Perceval was therewithin, but might pass through amongst their blows but should be all to-crushed