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Huon and his companions rode on till they came to the city of Tormont. At the gate they met a man with a bow in his hand, who had been hunting in the wood. Huon saluted him in the name of God, and would know by what name the city was called. When the man heard the salutation, he said, "Sir, speak softly, I pray you; if the Duke of this city should know you to be Christian man, he would assuredly slay you. I am a Christian man myself, but keep it hidden for fear of my life."
"I am journeying to Babylon," said Huon, "and would fain tarry a night in the city, for I and my company are weary. " "Sir," answered the stranger, "I counsel you not to tarry; should the Duke know of your coming, you would hardly save your lives. " But Huon said, "The day is far spent, and we are weary. Nor does a wise traveller leave a good town. " Then said the stranger, "If you are purposed to do this thing, I will take you to a lodging, where you shall be safe. " So the man took Huon and his companions to the house of the Provost of the city.