The Song of Roland | Part 2 Summary
Part II: The Last Stand of the Peers
On the other side, the Saracens are preparing for the attack. Marsile gives his nephew the honor of leading the raid against the French rear guard. Like the French forces, the Saracen contingent includes Marsile's twelve most trusted and valiant warriors. The Saracens, who vastly outnumber the French rear guard, outfit themselves richly for battle in gleaming golden armor, and the sound of their battle trumpets is heard by the French rear guard. Olivier, Roland's closest friend, sees the Saracens approaching, armed for battle, and...
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