Damigiella (damsel)

Il Tristano Riccardiano

• attestation: Weapons or armor are associated with Damigiella (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > I. The king who was called Filicie had three sons f. 1)

  "The damigiella took the king by the hand and led him into the hall of the palace, and there the king removed his armor; and after he was disarmed, the damigiella took him by the hand and led him into the chamber, which is enchanted."

• attestation: Damigiella: morning queen arose prepared herself mounted (I) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > I. The king who was called Filicie had three sons f. 1)

  "And in the morning the queen arose and prepared herself and mounted her horse, and a damigiella kept her company."

• attestation: Damigiella dies (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > I. The king who was called Filicie had three sons f. 1)

  "But two knights came through the wilderness and hearing the cries of the damigiella, they rode to her and found the damigiella and asked: "Who is this woman who is dead?""

• attestation: Damigiella declares: "Could you not ride as far as a town?" (I) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > I. The king who was called Filicie had three sons f. 1)

  "And then the damigiella said: "Could you not ride as far as a town?""

• relationship: Damigiella declares: "Give me my son, for I wish to see him." (I) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > I. The king who was called Filicie had three sons f. 1)

  "And after she had done so, she said to the damigiella: "Give me my son, for I wish to see him.""

• attestation: Damigiella: damigiella placed arms. (I) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > I. The king who was called Filicie had three sons f. 1)

  "And then the damigiella placed him in her arms."

• attestation: Damigiella is described as the best of knights (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > I. The king who was called Filicie had three sons f. 1)

  "And then she began to make the greatest lament that was ever made by any damigiella, and she began to cry out so loudly that she made the greater part of the wilderness resound."

• attestation: Damigiella dies (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > I. The king who was called Filicie had three sons f. 1)

  "But after the damigiella saw that the queen was dead, she took the infant and wrapped him in a cloak of the queen's."

• attestation: Damigiella weeps or laments at I (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > I. The king who was called Filicie had three sons f. 1)

  "Then the damigiella began to weep bitterly and to beg the knights that for God's sake they should not kill this boy: "and I swear to you upon the holy Gospels of God that I shall go to such a place that you will never hear word either of me or of the boy.""

• attestation: Damigiella: damigiella swore place never again. (I) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > I. The king who was called Filicie had three sons f. 1)

  "And then the damigiella swore to go to such a place that they would never hear of her or of the boy again."

• attestation: Damigiella departs (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > I. The king who was called Filicie had three sons f. 1)

  "And then the damigiella rode and departed from the two knights with the boy in her arms and went off through the wilderness."

• attestation: Damigiella weeps or laments at I (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > I. The king who was called Filicie had three sons f. 1)

  "The queen, seeing this being done, began to weep bitterly, and the ladies and the damsels with her."

• attestation: Damigiella speaks regarding seeing ladies damsels weeping (I) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > I. The king who was called Filicie had three sons f. 1)

  "But T., seeing the ladies and the damsels weeping with her, asked one of the barons and said to him: "Whence has this sorrow come so suddenly, that I see you all weeping?""

• attestation: Damigiella speaks regarding little something drink, damsel, (I) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > I. The king who was called Filicie had three sons f. 1)

  "And the little child asked for something to drink, and the damsel, looking around the chamber, saw a flask and it appeared to be pure wine."

• relationship: Damigiella dies in chapter I (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > I. The king who was called Filicie had three sons f. 1)

  "And the queen, when she saw her son who was dead, said to the damsel: "What have I done to you, that you have killed my son?""

• attestation: Damigiella dies (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > I. The king who was called Filicie had three sons f. 1)

  "And the damsel, when she saw him dead, began to weep and to cry out loudly."

• relationship: Damigiella: damsel queen's chamber, queen's arms, (I) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > I. The king who was called Filicie had three sons f. 1)

  "And one day a damsel came into the queen's chamber, and she had the queen's son in her arms, and it was very hot."

• attestation: Damigiella speaks regarding refuse damsel, should foolish (VII) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > VII. Now the tale leaves off speaking of the Amoroldo d'Ir-)

  "said: "I do not refuse the love of the damsel, for I do love her with loyal love, as a man should love his lady; but not that I would love her with foolish love.""

• attestation: Damigiella: going another palace, passing between these (VIII) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > VIII. Now the tale tells that Governale spoke these words)

  "And T., going to the hall of the king to pass into another part of the palace, and passing between both these chambers, the damsel, seeing T."

• attestation: Damigiella: damsel fencing, herself between chambers, passage (VIII) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > VIII. Now the tale tells that Governale spoke these words)

  "And after the damsel left the fencing, she hid herself between two chambers, and the passage went between these two chambers where she had hidden."

• attestation: Damigiella weeps or laments at VIII (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > VIII. Now the tale tells that Governale spoke these words)

  "could not free himself from her, and the damsel, who had gone out of her mind for love of T., not thinking about what she was doing, let out a great cry, saying "Help me, knights!""

• attestation: Damigiella weeps or laments at VIII (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > VIII. Now the tale tells that Governale spoke these words)

  "But the knights, hearing the cry of the damsel, all ran to her, and found the damsel holding T."

• attribution: Damigiella: damsel called squire, nobleman, swear secret (XII) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > XII. But after Belicies learned that T. had departed)

  "And then the damsel called a squire, who was a nobleman, and made him swear to keep secret "all that I shall tell you.""

• attestation: Damigiella speaks regarding damsel something (XII) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > XII. But after Belicies learned that T. had departed)

  "And then the damsel said to him: "I wish you to do something for me"

• attestation: Damigiella speaks regarding damsel placed pommel ground (XII) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > XII. But after Belicies learned that T. had departed > Page 28)

  "And then the damsel took the sword and placed the pommel on the ground and set the point straight against the middle of her heart, and said: "Sweet my friend, T., let everyone know that I kill myself for your love.""

• attestation: Damigiella: wound opened damsel began treat (XXIV) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > XXIV. In this part the tale says that Isotta)

  "Then the wound opened up and the damsel began to treat T."

• attestation: Damigiella: damsel departs, (XXXII) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > XXXII. In this part the tale tells that after > Page 54)

  "And with that the damsel departs, and T."

• attestation: Damigiella speaks regarding removed showed damsel knight (XXXII) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > XXXII. In this part the tale tells that after > Page 54)

  "removed his helm and showed her his face, and the damsel said: "Now I see well that you are not he, that is, the knight I am searching for, but you seem to me of the same age and beauty as he.""

• attestation: Damigiella: ladies damsels making merry (XXXVII) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > XXXVII. In this part the tale says that T. would gladly have refrained from telling his will and his condition to the king, but it seemed to him that it would be discourtesy on his part if he had said no to what the king asked him. And therefore he immediately rose straight to his feet and said: "Since you are so desirous of knowing my condition, know then that I was the knight who bore the white arms at the tournament. And now you have made me say a great discourtesy." And then the king rose and embraced T. and said to him: "Knight, it is no discourtesy to recount and recall a man's prowess." And then the knights and the ladies and the damsels began to make great celebration for T. and said that he was the finest knight who had ever been in Irlanda. Great was the joy that the knights of the realm of king Languis made, and then they began to serve T. with everything that was needed and to do him great honor. But Governale was very glad when he learned that things had gone so well)

  "And all the ladies and damsels who had been making merry with T."

• attestation: Damigiella declares: "Whence has this blood come that is so fresh?" (XLIII) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > XLIII. Now the tale says that the king saw well when the dwarf spoke to T., and at once his heart told him that the damsel of the Agua dela Spina had sent word to T. so that he would go to her. And the king called the dwarf into the chamber and said to him: "Dwarf, I want you to tell me what message you brought to T. my nephew, that you counseled with him so long today." And the dwarf replied and said: "My lord, this I shall not tell you, for it would not be courteous for me to tell another the private words that are spoken to me." The king said: "How is this, dwarf, will you not tell me what I have asked you?" And the dwarf said no. And the king said to him: "If you do not tell me, I shall cut off your head with this sword." And at once he raised the sword to strike the dwarf. And when the dwarf saw him raise the sword toward him so, he was greatly afraid and said: "King Marco, do not kill me, for I shall tell you the whole message that I carried for T." And then he said: "It is true that my lady sent me to T. and told me to say to him on her behalf that he should go to her when night had fallen." And the king said: "I have asked your lady for her love many times, and I have never yet had a good answer from her. But it seems well that she is a woman of little worth, who all day long takes the worse choice. And so has your lady now done, who has left me, who am so noble and so powerful a king, as you know, and has chosen T., who is a young lad who knows nothing and is worth nothing. But it is necessary that I have her destroyed." And the dwarf said: "My lord, if you had my lady destroyed because she loves T., you would not be acting justly; for you see that it happens every day that a great king loves a poor damsel, and a queen loves a poor knight. And love is such that it does not heed rank, but goes wherever chance carries it. And therefore my lady should not be destroyed.")

  "And then he said to the damsel: "Whence has this blood come that is so fresh?""

• attestation: Damigiella declares: "Go quickly and bring him here." (XLIII) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > XLIII. Now the tale says that the king saw well when the dwarf spoke to T., and at once his heart told him that the damsel of the Agua dela Spina had sent word to T. so that he would go to her. And the king called the dwarf into the chamber and said to him: "Dwarf, I want you to tell me what message you brought to T. my nephew, that you counseled with him so long today." And the dwarf replied and said: "My lord, this I shall not tell you, for it would not be courteous for me to tell another the private words that are spoken to me." The king said: "How is this, dwarf, will you not tell me what I have asked you?" And the dwarf said no. And the king said to him: "If you do not tell me, I shall cut off your head with this sword." And at once he raised the sword to strike the dwarf. And when the dwarf saw him raise the sword toward him so, he was greatly afraid and said: "King Marco, do not kill me, for I shall tell you the whole message that I carried for T." And then he said: "It is true that my lady sent me to T. and told me to say to him on her behalf that he should go to her when night had fallen." And the king said: "I have asked your lady for her love many times, and I have never yet had a good answer from her. But it seems well that she is a woman of little worth, who all day long takes the worse choice. And so has your lady now done, who has left me, who am so noble and so powerful a king, as you know, and has chosen T., who is a young lad who knows nothing and is worth nothing. But it is necessary that I have her destroyed." And the dwarf said: "My lord, if you had my lady destroyed because she loves T., you would not be acting justly; for you see that it happens every day that a great king loves a poor damsel, and a queen loves a poor knight. And love is such that it does not heed rank, but goes wherever chance carries it. And therefore my lady should not be destroyed.")

  "And then the damsel said: "Go quickly and bring him here.""

• attestation: Damigiella gives a command (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > XLIII. Now the tale says that the king saw well when the dwarf spoke to T., and at once his heart told him that the damsel of the Agua dela Spina had sent word to T. so that he would go to her. And the king called the dwarf into the chamber and said to him: "Dwarf, I want you to tell me what message you brought to T. my nephew, that you counseled with him so long today." And the dwarf replied and said: "My lord, this I shall not tell you, for it would not be courteous for me to tell another the private words that are spoken to me." The king said: "How is this, dwarf, will you not tell me what I have asked you?" And the dwarf said no. And the king said to him: "If you do not tell me, I shall cut off your head with this sword." And at once he raised the sword to strike the dwarf. And when the dwarf saw him raise the sword toward him so, he was greatly afraid and said: "King Marco, do not kill me, for I shall tell you the whole message that I carried for T." And then he said: "It is true that my lady sent me to T. and told me to say to him on her behalf that he should go to her when night had fallen." And the king said: "I have asked your lady for her love many times, and I have never yet had a good answer from her. But it seems well that she is a woman of little worth, who all day long takes the worse choice. And so has your lady now done, who has left me, who am so noble and so powerful a king, as you know, and has chosen T., who is a young lad who knows nothing and is worth nothing. But it is necessary that I have her destroyed." And the dwarf said: "My lord, if you had my lady destroyed because she loves T., you would not be acting justly; for you see that it happens every day that a great king loves a poor damsel, and a queen loves a poor knight. And love is such that it does not heed rank, but goes wherever chance carries it. And therefore my lady should not be destroyed.")

  "all that the damsel had commanded him."

• attestation: Damigiella journeys at XLIII (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > XLIII. Now the tale says that the king saw well when the dwarf spoke to T., and at once his heart told him that the damsel of the Agua dela Spina had sent word to T. so that he would go to her. And the king called the dwarf into the chamber and said to him: "Dwarf, I want you to tell me what message you brought to T. my nephew, that you counseled with him so long today." And the dwarf replied and said: "My lord, this I shall not tell you, for it would not be courteous for me to tell another the private words that are spoken to me." The king said: "How is this, dwarf, will you not tell me what I have asked you?" And the dwarf said no. And the king said to him: "If you do not tell me, I shall cut off your head with this sword." And at once he raised the sword to strike the dwarf. And when the dwarf saw him raise the sword toward him so, he was greatly afraid and said: "King Marco, do not kill me, for I shall tell you the whole message that I carried for T." And then he said: "It is true that my lady sent me to T. and told me to say to him on her behalf that he should go to her when night had fallen." And the king said: "I have asked your lady for her love many times, and I have never yet had a good answer from her. But it seems well that she is a woman of little worth, who all day long takes the worse choice. And so has your lady now done, who has left me, who am so noble and so powerful a king, as you know, and has chosen T., who is a young lad who knows nothing and is worth nothing. But it is necessary that I have her destroyed." And the dwarf said: "My lord, if you had my lady destroyed because she loves T., you would not be acting justly; for you see that it happens every day that a great king loves a poor damsel, and a queen loves a poor knight. And love is such that it does not heed rank, but goes wherever chance carries it. And therefore my lady should not be destroyed.")

  "And then they both rode on and rode in such manner that they came to the garden of the damsel of the fountain of the Agua dela Spina, and there they dismounted."

• attestation: Damigiella journeys at XLIII (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > XLIII. Now the tale says that the king saw well when the dwarf spoke to T., and at once his heart told him that the damsel of the Agua dela Spina had sent word to T. so that he would go to her. And the king called the dwarf into the chamber and said to him: "Dwarf, I want you to tell me what message you brought to T. my nephew, that you counseled with him so long today." And the dwarf replied and said: "My lord, this I shall not tell you, for it would not be courteous for me to tell another the private words that are spoken to me." The king said: "How is this, dwarf, will you not tell me what I have asked you?" And the dwarf said no. And the king said to him: "If you do not tell me, I shall cut off your head with this sword." And at once he raised the sword to strike the dwarf. And when the dwarf saw him raise the sword toward him so, he was greatly afraid and said: "King Marco, do not kill me, for I shall tell you the whole message that I carried for T." And then he said: "It is true that my lady sent me to T. and told me to say to him on her behalf that he should go to her when night had fallen." And the king said: "I have asked your lady for her love many times, and I have never yet had a good answer from her. But it seems well that she is a woman of little worth, who all day long takes the worse choice. And so has your lady now done, who has left me, who am so noble and so powerful a king, as you know, and has chosen T., who is a young lad who knows nothing and is worth nothing. But it is necessary that I have her destroyed." And the dwarf said: "My lord, if you had my lady destroyed because she loves T., you would not be acting justly; for you see that it happens every day that a great king loves a poor damsel, and a queen loves a poor knight. And love is such that it does not heed rank, but goes wherever chance carries it. And therefore my lady should not be destroyed.")

  "And then he mounted his horse and departed from the garden and came to the palace and there dismounted and went up into the chamber to the damsel and found her lying in bed."

• attestation: Damigiella: disarmed himself entered damsel began great (XLIII) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > XLIII. Now the tale says that the king saw well when the dwarf spoke to T., and at once his heart told him that the damsel of the Agua dela Spina had sent word to T. so that he would go to her. And the king called the dwarf into the chamber and said to him: "Dwarf, I want you to tell me what message you brought to T. my nephew, that you counseled with him so long today." And the dwarf replied and said: "My lord, this I shall not tell you, for it would not be courteous for me to tell another the private words that are spoken to me." The king said: "How is this, dwarf, will you not tell me what I have asked you?" And the dwarf said no. And the king said to him: "If you do not tell me, I shall cut off your head with this sword." And at once he raised the sword to strike the dwarf. And when the dwarf saw him raise the sword toward him so, he was greatly afraid and said: "King Marco, do not kill me, for I shall tell you the whole message that I carried for T." And then he said: "It is true that my lady sent me to T. and told me to say to him on her behalf that he should go to her when night had fallen." And the king said: "I have asked your lady for her love many times, and I have never yet had a good answer from her. But it seems well that she is a woman of little worth, who all day long takes the worse choice. And so has your lady now done, who has left me, who am so noble and so powerful a king, as you know, and has chosen T., who is a young lad who knows nothing and is worth nothing. But it is necessary that I have her destroyed." And the dwarf said: "My lord, if you had my lady destroyed because she loves T., you would not be acting justly; for you see that it happens every day that a great king loves a poor damsel, and a queen loves a poor knight. And love is such that it does not heed rank, but goes wherever chance carries it. And therefore my lady should not be destroyed.")

  "disarmed himself and entered the bed with the damsel and they began to make great joy and great celebration together, one with the other, and the damsel began to kiss and embrace T., and they both fulfilled their desire and their completion of love."

• attestation: Damigiella: damsel remained delight. (XLIII) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > XLIII. Now the tale says that the king saw well when the dwarf spoke to T., and at once his heart told him that the damsel of the Agua dela Spina had sent word to T. so that he would go to her. And the king called the dwarf into the chamber and said to him: "Dwarf, I want you to tell me what message you brought to T. my nephew, that you counseled with him so long today." And the dwarf replied and said: "My lord, this I shall not tell you, for it would not be courteous for me to tell another the private words that are spoken to me." The king said: "How is this, dwarf, will you not tell me what I have asked you?" And the dwarf said no. And the king said to him: "If you do not tell me, I shall cut off your head with this sword." And at once he raised the sword to strike the dwarf. And when the dwarf saw him raise the sword toward him so, he was greatly afraid and said: "King Marco, do not kill me, for I shall tell you the whole message that I carried for T." And then he said: "It is true that my lady sent me to T. and told me to say to him on her behalf that he should go to her when night had fallen." And the king said: "I have asked your lady for her love many times, and I have never yet had a good answer from her. But it seems well that she is a woman of little worth, who all day long takes the worse choice. And so has your lady now done, who has left me, who am so noble and so powerful a king, as you know, and has chosen T., who is a young lad who knows nothing and is worth nothing. But it is necessary that I have her destroyed." And the dwarf said: "My lord, if you had my lady destroyed because she loves T., you would not be acting justly; for you see that it happens every day that a great king loves a poor damsel, and a queen loves a poor knight. And love is such that it does not heed rank, but goes wherever chance carries it. And therefore my lady should not be destroyed.")

  "and the damsel remained in much delight."

• attestation: Damigiella journeys at XLIII (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > XLIII. Now the tale says that the king saw well when the dwarf spoke to T., and at once his heart told him that the damsel of the Agua dela Spina had sent word to T. so that he would go to her. And the king called the dwarf into the chamber and said to him: "Dwarf, I want you to tell me what message you brought to T. my nephew, that you counseled with him so long today." And the dwarf replied and said: "My lord, this I shall not tell you, for it would not be courteous for me to tell another the private words that are spoken to me." The king said: "How is this, dwarf, will you not tell me what I have asked you?" And the dwarf said no. And the king said to him: "If you do not tell me, I shall cut off your head with this sword." And at once he raised the sword to strike the dwarf. And when the dwarf saw him raise the sword toward him so, he was greatly afraid and said: "King Marco, do not kill me, for I shall tell you the whole message that I carried for T." And then he said: "It is true that my lady sent me to T. and told me to say to him on her behalf that he should go to her when night had fallen." And the king said: "I have asked your lady for her love many times, and I have never yet had a good answer from her. But it seems well that she is a woman of little worth, who all day long takes the worse choice. And so has your lady now done, who has left me, who am so noble and so powerful a king, as you know, and has chosen T., who is a young lad who knows nothing and is worth nothing. But it is necessary that I have her destroyed." And the dwarf said: "My lord, if you had my lady destroyed because she loves T., you would not be acting justly; for you see that it happens every day that a great king loves a poor damsel, and a queen loves a poor knight. And love is such that it does not heed rank, but goes wherever chance carries it. And therefore my lady should not be destroyed.")

  "And T., when he heard these words, took up his arms and asked leave of the damsel and mounted his horse and departed from the palace."

• relationship: Damigiella: husband damsel palace chamber damsel torches (XLIII) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > XLIII. Now the tale says that the king saw well when the dwarf spoke to T., and at once his heart told him that the damsel of the Agua dela Spina had sent word to T. so that he would go to her. And the king called the dwarf into the chamber and said to him: "Dwarf, I want you to tell me what message you brought to T. my nephew, that you counseled with him so long today." And the dwarf replied and said: "My lord, this I shall not tell you, for it would not be courteous for me to tell another the private words that are spoken to me." The king said: "How is this, dwarf, will you not tell me what I have asked you?" And the dwarf said no. And the king said to him: "If you do not tell me, I shall cut off your head with this sword." And at once he raised the sword to strike the dwarf. And when the dwarf saw him raise the sword toward him so, he was greatly afraid and said: "King Marco, do not kill me, for I shall tell you the whole message that I carried for T." And then he said: "It is true that my lady sent me to T. and told me to say to him on her behalf that he should go to her when night had fallen." And the king said: "I have asked your lady for her love many times, and I have never yet had a good answer from her. But it seems well that she is a woman of little worth, who all day long takes the worse choice. And so has your lady now done, who has left me, who am so noble and so powerful a king, as you know, and has chosen T., who is a young lad who knows nothing and is worth nothing. But it is necessary that I have her destroyed." And the dwarf said: "My lord, if you had my lady destroyed because she loves T., you would not be acting justly; for you see that it happens every day that a great king loves a poor damsel, and a queen loves a poor knight. And love is such that it does not heed rank, but goes wherever chance carries it. And therefore my lady should not be destroyed.")

  "And the husband of the damsel went up into the palace and came into the chamber of the damsel and at once the lit torches were brought in."

• attestation: Damigiella engages in combat (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > XLV. But if anyone should ask me whether T. recognized)

  "But as for the knight of the damsel of the Agua dela Spina who was wounded by T., as is told above, and if I were asked who had the worst of the battle, I will say that the knight of the damsel was the loser."

• attestation: Damigiella: company damsel Spina. (XLIX) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > XLIX. But now I leave off speaking of King > Page 83)

  "in his company the damsel of the Agua dela Spina."

• attestation: Damigiella: damsel already castle lady. (XLIX) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > XLIX. But now I leave off speaking of King > Page 83)

  "The damsel is already in the castle and she is not your lady."

• attestation: Damigiella speaks regarding damsel between knights heart, (L) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > L. Now the tale says that T. gave this reasoning to Governale and said to him: "Master, I have heard that the custom of knights errant is such that any knight may challenge another to battle. And once we are outside the castle, I shall challenge the knight to battle." And Governale said: "With this I am well content." And then T. rode toward the castle and came to lodge with a lady, which lady had no husband, but had a son of hers who was a very worthy young man. And when T. was disarmed, the young man wished to know who he was and said: "Knight, were you ever in Irlanda?" And T. said no. And the young man said to him: "By my faith, you do resemble a knight who won the tournament in Irlanda and defeated Pallamides the good knight, and performed such feats of arms that day that every valiant knight should well remember them. Which knight was returning to the court of King Languis." And T. > Page 86)

  "Then the damsel came between the two knights and said: "T., I loved you well with a good heart, more than I ever did any knight."

• attestation: Damigiella speaks regarding Blanore chivalry: damsel between (L) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > L. Now the tale says that T. gave this reasoning to Governale and said to him: "Master, I have heard that the custom of knights errant is such that any knight may challenge another to battle. And once we are outside the castle, I shall challenge the knight to battle." And Governale said: "With this I am well content." And then T. rode toward the castle and came to lodge with a lady, which lady had no husband, but had a son of hers who was a very worthy young man. And when T. was disarmed, the young man wished to know who he was and said: "Knight, were you ever in Irlanda?" And T. said no. And the young man said to him: "By my faith, you do resemble a knight who won the tournament in Irlanda and defeated Pallamides the good knight, and performed such feats of arms that day that every valiant knight should well remember them. Which knight was returning to the court of King Languis." And T. > Page 86)

  "Then Blanore said: "T., I shall do this much for the honor of chivalry: let the damsel come between us two, and whichever one pleases her more, let him take her.""

• attestation: Damigiella speaks regarding return damsel Spina? (L) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > L. Now the tale says that T. gave this reasoning to Governale and said to him: "Master, I have heard that the custom of knights errant is such that any knight may challenge another to battle. And once we are outside the castle, I shall challenge the knight to battle." And Governale said: "With this I am well content." And then T. rode toward the castle and came to lodge with a lady, which lady had no husband, but had a son of hers who was a very worthy young man. And when T. was disarmed, the young man wished to know who he was and said: "Knight, were you ever in Irlanda?" And T. said no. And the young man said to him: "By my faith, you do resemble a knight who won the tournament in Irlanda and defeated Pallamides the good knight, and performed such feats of arms that day that every valiant knight should well remember them. Which knight was returning to the court of King Languis." And T. > Page 86)

  "said T., "will you return to me the damsel of the Agua dela Spina?"

• attestation: Damigiella engages in combat (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > LI. Now the tale says that if T. had known)

  "that the damsel would have abandoned him in such manner, he would have finished his battle."

• attestation: Damigiella: represents knight damsel other great together, (LIII) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > LIII. Tristano then said: "I shall undertake this battle most willingly, and you shall swear to me upon the)

  "This represents a knight and a damsel who love each other with great love and have not yet lain together, except as you see here, and they do not believe that anyone knows their secret."

• attestation: Damigiella: damsel coming, carried shield neck, painted (LIII) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > LIII. Tristano then said: "I shall undertake this battle most willingly, and you shall swear to me upon the)

  "Then he saw a damsel coming, who carried a shield at her neck, and upon it was painted a king and a queen."

• attestation: Damigiella: greeted damsel damsel greeted (LIII) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > LIII. Tristano then said: "I shall undertake this battle most willingly, and you shall swear to me upon the)

  "greeted the damsel and the damsel greeted T."

• attestation: Damigiella journeys at LIII (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > LIII. Tristano then said: "I shall undertake this battle most willingly, and you shall swear to me upon the)

  "Then the damsel departed without saying more and rode until the entrance of the forest, where she found a knight, and he said: "Damsel, give me the shield.""

• attestation: Arms or equipment associated with Damigiella (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > LXI. Now the tale leaves off speaking of messer T. and)

  "And she looked ahead and saw coming before her a knight with armor all rusty; and the damsel asked who the knight was."

• attestation: Damigiella: damsel young squires maidens. (LXI) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > LXI. Now the tale leaves off speaking of messer T. and)

  "And the damsel had with her four young squires and two maidens."

• attribution: Damigiella is praised for qualities (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > LXXV. A few days later a damsel from the court of king Marco came and fell very deeply in love with T. and said: "I wish you to be the knight of my love." And T. was very greatly angered by these words that the damsel spoke and said: "Go away, foolish damsel, and never say these words again." And then by these words that T. said, the damsel was greatly angered, and she said within her heart that she would do T. harm, if she could do anything else to him. Then the damsel fell in love with Ghedin, and Ghedin called the damsel his beloved. Then this damsel became aware of how T. loved queen Isotta with a sinful love. Then she told it to Ghedin, and Ghedin was nephew of king Marco and cousin of T. And Ghedin, who acted out of spite toward T., because he was such a good knight and because he was lord of Cornovaglia, went to accuse him to king Marco and said: "My lord the king, T. dishonors you with your lady." And king Marco answered and said: "This cannot be." And Ghedin said: "My lord, it is certainly the truth, and I will make you believe it, so that you will be certain of it." Then Ghedin took two scythes and placed them around the bed of madonna Isotta, on the evening when madonna Isotta had gone to bed. And afterward T. came through a window and took a leap and jumped onto the bed of madonna Isotta and stayed with her for the greater part of the night. And when he came to leave, T., who took no heed of the scythes, caught his leg on one of the scythes. Then T. said: "Oh God, now we are undone, for our secret affairs will be known henceforth." And the queen said to T.: "Go back to your chamber and leave these matters to me, for I will find a good remedy." Then T. departed and returned to his chamber. And madonna Isotta rose from her bed > Page 152)

  "And there he finds a knight and a damsel, and they had a horn around their neck, the most beautiful that ever was in the world, and it was a horn of silver all adorned with rods of gold, and the strap from which the horn hung was all of fine gold, and the horn was very well and richly adorned."

• attestation: Damigiella: further queen's chamber found queen sleeping (LXXIX) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > LXXIX. Now the tale returns to King Marco.)

  "went further on to the queen's chamber and found that the queen was sleeping and all the damsels likewise, except for Braguina, and Braguina clearly heard T."

• attestation: Damigiella demonstrates wisdom at LXXXI (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > LXXXI. And if anyone should ask me what the palace is called, I will say that it is called the mansion of the)

  "wise damsel."

• attestation: Damigiella demonstrates wisdom at LXXXIII (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > LXXXIII. But if anyone should ask me what this)

  "And this knight had a damsel of exceedingly marvelous beauty, and she was a very wise damsel."

• attestation: Damigiella: knight fulfillment damsel, before, loved strongly (LXXXIII) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > LXXXIII. But if anyone should ask me what this)

  "And when the knight had his fulfillment of love with the damsel, he was then even more in love with her than he had been before, and he loved her so strongly that it always seemed to him that whenever any person looked at her, they would immediately take her from him."

• attestation: Damigiella demonstrates wisdom at LXXXIII (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > LXXXIII. But if anyone should ask me what this > Page 176)

  "And it is called the wise damsel because she knew more of enchantments than any other damsel."

• attribution: Damigiella is praised for qualities (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > LXXXIII. But if anyone should ask me what this > Page 176)

  "And then he had very beautiful streams made for fishing and very beautiful meadows for dining, where the knight took his pleasure with his damsel."

• attestation: Damigiella demonstrates wisdom at LXXXIII (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > LXXXIII. But if anyone should ask me what this > Page 176)

  "Now I want you to know that this is called the mansion of the wise damsel."

• attestation: Damigiella demonstrates wisdom at LXXXVI (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > LXXXVI. But now the tale leaves off speaking of King > Page 180)

  "with him, and they went hunting and took much game, and then they returned to the dwelling of the wise damsel."

• attestation: Damigiella journeys at LXXXVII (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > LXXXVII. Now let us leave the tale of speaking of T., > Page 182)

  "And then they began to ride toward the dwelling of the wise damsel, and they rode in such manner that they arrived at the dwelling of the wise damsel."

• attestation: Damigiella demonstrates wisdom at LXXXVII (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > LXXXVII. Now let us leave the tale of speaking of T., > Page 182)

  "dwells at the dwelling of the wise damsel.""

• attestation: Damigiella declares: "What is the road to go to this dwelling of the wise damsel?" (LXXXVII) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > LXXXVII. Now let us leave the tale of speaking of T., > Page 182)

  "And the king asked him: "What is the road to go to this dwelling of the wise damsel?""

• attestation: Damigiella speaks regarding damsel chamber, "Braguina, behalf (XCIX) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > XCIX. But in this part the tale says that when T. heard these words, he was more sorrowful than any man in the world. And then he said: "Damsel, I pray you as much as I know and can that you go to the court of King Marco and do that which I have asked of you. And if you cannot speak to my lady Isotta, then tell Braguina that she should come to me at once, and tell her that I await her at the entrance of the forest." And when the damsel understood the will of T., she said: "This I will do willingly, since it pleases you." And thereupon the damsel departed from T. and they commended each other to God and said farewell, farewell, and she went on her way with her company. But the damsel was very grieved for T., who was mortally wounded. And she said within herself: "Never was there seen nor known a greater misfortune for any knight nor so great a loss as that of T." And the damsel grieved much for love of T. But if anyone should ask me whence the damsel came and what the castle was called, I will say that it was called Cornassen and it was the castle of King Marco.)

  "But after the damsel was in the chamber, she went to her and said: "Braguina, I greet you first of all on behalf of T., who is in the wilderness of the forest."

• attestation: Damigiella: therefore damsel might counsel these matters, (C) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > C. Now the tale says that when the damsel heard that T. could not have any help from any quarter, she was very sorrowful. And she said to Braguina: "Braguina, T. sends word to you that you should go to him to speak with him." And when Braguina heard these words, she said: "This I will do, and willingly." And at once she went to the two servants, that they should accompany her. And they answered and said that they would do this willingly. And Braguina went and mounted on horseback, she and the two servants with her in her company. And thereupon they departed from the palace as privately as they could and mounted on horseback outside Tintoil and rode toward the wilderness. And they rode in such a manner so far that they arrived at the wilderness.)

  "And therefore I pray you that if you know of any lady or damsel who might be able to give me some counsel in these matters, you should tell me; and I will go to her and perhaps I will be healed of this wound of mine.""

• attestation: Damigiella speaks regarding Braguina words, answered, weeping (C) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > C. Now the tale says that when the damsel heard that T. could not have any help from any quarter, she was very sorrowful. And she said to Braguina: "Braguina, T. sends word to you that you should go to him to speak with him." And when Braguina heard these words, she said: "This I will do, and willingly." And at once she went to the two servants, that they should accompany her. And they answered and said that they would do this willingly. And Braguina went and mounted on horseback, she and the two servants with her in her company. And thereupon they departed from the palace as privately as they could and mounted on horseback outside Tintoil and rode toward the wilderness. And they rode in such a manner so far that they arrived at the wilderness.)

  "In this part the tale says that when Braguina heard these words, she answered, weeping greatly, and said: "T., I have heard that in the Pitetta Brettangna there is a damsel who knows much of these things beyond measure."

• attestation: Damigiella speaks regarding chamber, greatest lament damsel, (C) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > C. Now the tale says that when the damsel heard that T. could not have any help from any quarter, she was very sorrowful. And she said to Braguina: "Braguina, T. sends word to you that you should go to him to speak with him." And when Braguina heard these words, she said: "This I will do, and willingly." And at once she went to the two servants, that they should accompany her. And they answered and said that they would do this willingly. And Braguina went and mounted on horseback, she and the two servants with her in her company. And thereupon they departed from the palace as privately as they could and mounted on horseback outside Tintoil and rode toward the wilderness. And they rode in such a manner so far that they arrived at the wilderness.)

  "And when she was in the chamber, she began to make the greatest lament that was ever made by a damsel, and she said to herself: "Alas, wretched me, Braguina, how hard is this fate, when I see the suffering and sorrow of these two lovers, who are the flower of all the lovers in the world."

• attestation: Damigiella speaks regarding damsel things damsel world. (CIV) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CIV.)

  "Now I was told that in this realm of yours there is a damsel who knows of these things more than any other damsel in the world."

• attestation: Damigiella: damsel immediately chambers brought juice herbs, (CVI) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CVI.)

  "And then the damsel immediately went to one of her chambers and brought back the juice of her herbs, and began to dress T.'s wound."

• relationship: Family relationship involving Damigiella (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CVI.)

  "by the hand and led him into a chamber, which was very rich, and when they were in the chamber, the king sent for a damsel who was his daughter."

• relationship: Sweet is identified as the daughter of mine (CVI) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CVI.)

  "And when the damsel had come, the king said to her: "Sweet daughter of mine, here has come a knight errant, as you see, who is from a distant land, who is wounded most grievously and has not found any counsel anywhere in the world for his ailment."

• attestation: Damigiella: damsel heard these words glad. (CVI) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CVI.)

  "But in this part the tale says that when the damsel heard these words she was very glad."

• attestation: Damigiella journeys at CVI (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CVI.)

  "And so the damsel departed from the chamber and returned to her own chamber with other damsels."

• attestation: Damigiella: remained damsel chamber, other damsels, knights. (CVI) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CVI.)

  "remained with the damsel in the chamber, with other damsels, and the king went away with his knights."

• attestation: Damigiella: damsel began examine wound (CVI) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CVI.)

  "And the damsel began to examine the wound of T."

• attestation: Damigiella: damsel thought (CVI) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CVI. > Page 203)

  "The damsel thought much about T."

• attestation: Damigiella weeps or laments at CXIV (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXIV. At this point the tale says that when the count)

  "The damsel grieved greatly over this misfortune."

• attestation: Damigiella weeps or laments at CXV (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXV. At this point the tale says that when day)

  "The damsel grieved greatly over this misfortune."

• attestation: Damigiella weeps or laments at CXVI (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXVI. But at this point the tale says that when)

  "But as he rode through the city, he heard a great weeping and a great lamentation, which all the ladies and damsels were making, those who had lost their lords and their kinsmen."

• attestation: Damigiella: along walls ladies damsels soldiers knights, (CXVI) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXVI. But at this point the tale says that when)

  "And along all the walls there were many ladies and damsels and many foot soldiers and knights, who had come to defend the city, and the ladies had gone there to see the host of the count of Agippi."

• attestation: Damigiella weeps or laments at CXVI (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXVI. But at this point the tale says that when)

  "saw all these things and saw the great weeping that all the ladies and damsels were making, he began to grieve deeply over this misfortune."

• attestation: Damigiella speaks regarding returned barons knights, ladies (CXXIX) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXXIX. At this point the tale says that when the king 25)

  "had returned with all his barons and knights, as has been said, all the ladies and damsels went to the palace of the king."

• attestation: Damigiella: likewise, ladies damsels barons knights. (CXXIX) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXXIX. At this point the tale says that when the king 25 > Page 230)

  "likewise, and then all the ladies and damsels and all the barons and knights."

• attestation: Damigiella: damsel greatly rejoiced events. (CXXIX) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXXIX. At this point the tale says that when the king 25 > Page 231)

  "The damsel greatly rejoiced at this turn of events."

• attestation: Damigiella: likewise other barons knights ladies damsels, (CXXIX) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXXIX. At this point the tale says that when the king 25 > Page 231)

  "likewise with all the other barons and knights and all the ladies and damsels, and they began to speak of many adventures."

• attestation: Damigiella: ladies damsels gazed (CXXIX) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXXIX. At this point the tale says that when the king 25 > Page 231)

  "And all the ladies and damsels gazed only at T."

• attestation: Damigiella: Ghedin likewise, other barons knights returned (CXXIX) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXXIX. At this point the tale says that when the king 25 > Page 231)

  "and Ghedin likewise, and all the other barons and knights returned to their lodgings, and all the ladies and damsels likewise."

• attestation: Damigiella: proclamation throughout realm barons knights court (CXXX) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXXX. But at this point the tale says that the king)

  "had a proclamation sent throughout all his realm that

all his barons and knights should come to court with their ladies and damsels."

• attestation: Damigiella speaks regarding command barons knights ladies (CXXX) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXXX. But at this point the tale says that the king)

  "And when the command had gone out, as has been said, all his barons and knights went to court with all their ladies and damsels, as the king had commanded."

• attestation: Damigiella: ladies damsels gazed (CXXX) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXXX. But at this point the tale says that the king)

  "But all the ladies and damsels gazed at T."

• attestation: Damigiella speaks regarding people court, "Knight, behalf (CXXX) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXXX. But at this point the tale says that the king)

  "But when the king saw that all the people had come to court, he said to T.: "Knight, I pray you on behalf of all my barons and knights and on behalf of all the ladies and damsels who are here assembled, that you should tell us your name; and truly you ought to do so, since you are asked by all th"

• attestation: Damigiella: other barons knights ladies damsels. (CXXXV) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXXXV. Now the tale tells that they remained in)

  "and to all the other barons and knights and to all the ladies and damsels."

• relationship: Damigiella speaks regarding knight spoken Lanbegues husband (CXXXIX) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXXXIX. But if anyone should ask me the name)

  "of this knight who had spoken these words to the king, I shall say that his name was Lanbegues and he was the husband of the damsel of the Agua dela spina."

• attestation: Damigiella: believe pass, abandon damsel world." (CXL) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXL. Then the tale tells that when my lady > Page 249)

  "Nor did I believe that this could come to pass, that he would abandon me for any lady or damsel in the world.""

• attestation: Damigiella: believe abandon damsel might world trust (CXLIII) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXLIII. Thereupon the tale says that Tristano remained)

  "For I did not believe in any way that you could abandon me for any lady or damsel who might be in the world or could ever be, so much did I trust in you."

• attestation: Damigiella: anyone damsel shall damsel realm brought (CXLIV) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXLIV. But in this part the tale says that > Page 258)

  "And if anyone should ask you who this damsel is, you shall say that she is a damsel who has come from my realm and has brought me news that all my barons are fighting among themselves."

• attestation: Damigiella: therefore damsel immediately return land, peace (CXLIV) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXLIV. But in this part the tale says that > Page 258)

  "And therefore this damsel has come so that I should immediately return to my land, to make peace among them."

• attestation: Damigiella speaks regarding Ghedin, bringing damsel, marvel (CXLV) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXLV. And thereupon the tale says that after they had)

  "and Ghedin, who were bringing with them a damsel, he began to marvel greatly at these things, and then he said: "T., tell me, so God save you, from what land does this damsel come?""

• attestation: Damigiella speaks regarding faith, damsel distant brought (CXLV) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXLV. And thereupon the tale says that after they had)

  "said: "By my faith, king, this damsel comes from a very distant land, and she has brought me very grievous news of my realm, that all my barons and knights are fighting among"

• attestation: Damigiella: heard damsel realm (CXLVI) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXLVI. Now the tale says that when T. heard > Page 260)

  "But when she heard how this damsel came from the realm of T."

• attestation: Damigiella: damsel, glad, immediately chamber great (CXLVI) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXLVI. Now the tale says that when T. heard > Page 260)

  "and was his damsel, she was very glad, and immediately went to her and took her by the hand and led her to her chamber with very great joy."

• attestation: Damigiella: water damsel washed hands face. (CLX) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CLX. Thereupon the tale says that when the Amoratto heard these words, he was very glad and said: "T., now know in certain truth that my lord Lancialotto is one of the best knights in the world, and know for certain that he is held to be the flower of all other knights. But I have fought with him a thousand times already, though not in this wilderness; and I never found any knight who could compare to him in knighthood, save you. Therefore I want you to know that I truly believe that you are his equal or even greater." The Amoratto spoke many words about this adventure. But when T. heard these words, he was very glad and said: "By my faith, I would willingly wish to see him; therefore know for certain that I shall go to the reame di Longres, solely to see him." T. showed very great joy, thinking of Lancialotto. But they remained in the garden until the hour came to go and rest, and thereupon they returned to the dwelling of the forester; and after staying a little while, they went to rest. > Page 285)

  "took the water from the damsel and washed his hands and face."

• attestation: Damigiella is in the forest or wilderness (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CLX. Thereupon the tale says that when the Amoratto heard these words, he was very glad and said: "T., now know in certain truth that my lord Lancialotto is one of the best knights in the world, and know for certain that he is held to be the flower of all other knights. But I have fought with him a thousand times already, though not in this wilderness; and I never found any knight who could compare to him in knighthood, save you. Therefore I want you to know that I truly believe that you are his equal or even greater." The Amoratto spoke many words about this adventure. But when T. heard these words, he was very glad and said: "By my faith, I would willingly wish to see him; therefore know for certain that I shall go to the reame di Longres, solely to see him." T. showed very great joy, thinking of Lancialotto. But they remained in the garden until the hour came to go and rest, and thereupon they returned to the dwelling of the forester; and after staying a little while, they went to rest. > Page 285)

  "And when the forester saw him, he was very glad, and then immediately he called a damsel to bring water."

• attestation: Damigiella gives a command (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CLX. Thereupon the tale says that when the Amoratto heard these words, he was very glad and said: "T., now know in certain truth that my lord Lancialotto is one of the best knights in the world, and know for certain that he is held to be the flower of all other knights. But I have fought with him a thousand times already, though not in this wilderness; and I never found any knight who could compare to him in knighthood, save you. Therefore I want you to know that I truly believe that you are his equal or even greater." The Amoratto spoke many words about this adventure. But when T. heard these words, he was very glad and said: "By my faith, I would willingly wish to see him; therefore know for certain that I shall go to the reame di Longres, solely to see him." T. showed very great joy, thinking of Lancialotto. But they remained in the garden until the hour came to go and rest, and thereupon they returned to the dwelling of the forester; and after staying a little while, they went to rest. > Page 285)

  "And when the damsel heard the command of the forester, she immediately went and carried out his command, and T."

• attribution: Damigiella is praised for qualities (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCII. In this part the tale says that after)

  "And when the damsel heard these words, she was very glad, for she could well see that he was a worthy knight."

• attestation: Damigiella speaks regarding "Knight, sorrow, wonder, grieve, (CXCII) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCII. In this part the tale says that after)

  "And she said: "Knight, if I weep and show great sorrow, it is no wonder, for know that as I weep and grieve, so should all the barons and knights in the world weep, and all the ladies and damsels; for today they shall suffer the greatest harm and the greatest sorrow that ever befell the world."

• attestation: Damigiella weeps or laments at CXCII (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCII. In this part the tale says that after)

  "and looking ahead he saw a damsel coming, who was riding a sorrel palfrey, and she was going all disheveled, so that her hair was falling all about her shoulders, and she was making the greatest lament that was ever made by a damsel."

• attestation: Damigiella weeps or laments at CXCII (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCII. In this part the tale says that after)

  "was riding along a narrow path; and looking ahead he saw a damsel coming, who was riding a sorrel palfrey, and she was going all disheveled, so that her hair was falling all about her shoulders, and she was making the greatest lament that was ever made by a damsel."

• attestation: Damigiella: damsel, began swiftly; reached greeted courteously, (CXCII) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCII. In this part the tale says that after)

  "saw the damsel, he began to ride very swiftly; and when he reached her he greeted her courteously, and she returned his greeting."

• attestation: Damigiella: damsel heard (CXCII) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCII. In this part the tale says that after > Page 333)

  "And when the damsel heard"

• attestation: Damigiella weeps or laments at CXCII (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCII. In this part the tale says that after > Page 333)

  "heard these words he was very glad, believing that he would have this adventure; but he grieved much that the damsel wished to depart."

• attestation: Damigiella: followed damsel. (CXCII) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCII. In this part the tale says that after > Page 334)

  "followed after the damsel."

• attestation: Damigiella dies (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCII. In this part the tale says that after > Page 334)

  "And the damsel, as she rode, was making very great lament, as a damsel who had very great fear that the one for whom she was grieving so greatly might be dead."

• attestation: Damigiella: began damsel reason great sorrow about. (CXCII) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCII. In this part the tale says that after > Page 334)

  "began to beg the damsel that she should tell him the reason why such great sorrow was to come about."

• attestation: Damigiella speaks regarding damsel words, "Knight, matter (CXCII) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCII. In this part the tale says that after > Page 334)

  "But when the damsel heard these words, she said: "Knight, now know that I could not now tell you this matter about which you ask me, for I have too great a sorrow; but you shall know well all that matter before you depart from the knight whom you go to deliver."

• attribution: Damigiella is described as beautiful at CXCII (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCII. In this part the tale says that after > Page 334)

  "And the damsel began to gaze at T., and she saw him so handsome and so pleasing in all things."

• attestation: Damigiella: damsel began swiftly ahead, (CXCII) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCII. In this part the tale says that after > Page 334)

  "And the damsel began to ride very swiftly ahead, and T."

• attestation: Damigiella speaks regarding words, within himself: courteous (CXCII) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCII. In this part the tale says that after > Page 335)

  "heard these words, he was very glad and said within himself: "Now it would not be courteous to ask the damsel any more, since she must not say the name of the knight for whom I have set out on this adventure.""

• attestation: Damigiella dies (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCV. At this point the tale says that when T. had)

  "had slain the four knights, just as has been told, the damsel who had held King Artù on the ground, seeing how King Artù was freed and how the four knights were dead, immediately fled to return to the palace."

• attestation: Damigiella weeps or laments at CXCV (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCV. At this point the tale says that when T. had)

  "But the damsel who had led T., seeing the other damsel flee, began to cry out to T."

• attestation: Damigiella speaks regarding knight, damsel escape, accomplished (CXCV) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCV. At this point the tale says that when T. had)

  "and to call to him, and said: "Ah, sir knight, if you do not seize that damsel whom you have let escape, you will have accomplished nothing.""

• attestation: Damigiella: heard these words, leapt toward palace (CXCV) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCV. At this point the tale says that when T. had)

  "heard these words, he leapt up and ran toward the palace as fast as he could and seized the damsel who was fleeing."

• attestation: Damigiella speaks regarding damsel herself seized greatly (CXCV) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCV. At this point the tale says that when T. had)

  "But when the damsel felt herself seized by him, as has been told, she was greatly distressed and began to weep most bitterly and said: "Ah, sir knight, let me go to my palace, for I promise you upon my good faith that you shall be highly rewarded for it, more than any knight ever was.""

• attestation: Damigiella speaks regarding hearing words, faith, damsel, (CXCV) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCV. At this point the tale says that when T. had)

  "But T., hearing these words, said: "By my faith, damsel, you have greatly erred if you believe that I will let you go in this manner."

• attestation: Damigiella: therefore release world, deliver damsel adventure (CXCV) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCV. At this point the tale says that when T. had)

  "And therefore I want you to know that I will not release you in any way in the world, but I will deliver you to that damsel who has led me to so high an adventure as this.""

• attestation: Damigiella: things stood manner, damsel (CXCV) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCV. At this point the tale says that when T. had)

  "And as things stood in this manner, the damsel who had led T."

• attestation: Damigiella: release damsel, great deliver Artù, wishes." (CXCV) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCV. At this point the tale says that when T. had)

  "do not release the damsel, for too great a harm could come of it; but I beg you that you deliver her to King Artù, so that he may do with her as he wishes.""

• attestation: Damigiella: heard these words glad, immediately seized (CXCV) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCV. At this point the tale says that when T. had)

  "heard these words he was very glad, and immediately seized the damsel by the hair and brought her before King Artù."

• attestation: Arms or equipment associated with Damigiella (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCV. At this point the tale says that when T. had)

  "But when the king had her before him, he was so glad that no one could have been gladder than he, and immediately he put his hand to his sword and cut off the damsel's head."

• attestation: Arms or equipment associated with Damigiella (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCV. At this point the tale says that when T. had)

  "had already mounted his horse and was riding toward the damsel."

• attestation: Damigiella speaks regarding damsel answered "Knight, prowess (CXCV) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCV. At this point the tale says that when T. had)

  "And then the damsel answered and said: "Knight, you have freed King Artù and you have well shown your prowess in this adventure."

• attestation: Damigiella: turned toward looked, killed damsel. (CXCVI) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCVI. At this point the tale says that when T. heard)

  "turned back toward King Artù and looked, and saw how the king had killed the damsel."

• attestation: Damigiella weeps or laments at CXCVI (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCVI. At this point the tale says that when T. heard)

  "And then he was greatly grieved by it, and he marveled greatly at how the king had killed the damsel, for it seemed to him that it was not fitting for him nor for any king to cut off the head of a damsel."

• attribution: Damigiella is praised for qualities (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCVI. At this point the tale says that when T. heard)

  "And therefore I want you to know that those knights were cousins of the damsel, and they were very valiant knights at arms and had brought many adventures to completion through their prowess."

• attribution: Damigiella is described as beautiful at CXCVII (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCVII. Now the tale says that after King)

  "went and took the head of the damsel whom the king had killed, and seized it by the hair, which was very beautiful to behold, and hung it from the saddlebow of her horse, upon which she was riding."

• attestation: Damigiella speaks regarding damsel swiftly "Certainly knight (CXCVII) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCVII. Now the tale says that after King)

  "But after the damsel took the head, she began to ride very swiftly and went with very great joy and said: "Certainly I can well say now that I found that knight who undertook to free King Artù; for by my faith I never saw any knight who could have freed King Artù with me, if not he."

• attestation: Damigiella: hall, found queen other ladies damsels, (CXCVII) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCVII. Now the tale says that after King)

  "And when she was in the hall, she found the queen with many other ladies and damsels, and there were also knights of Camellotto who were keeping her company."

• attestation: Damigiella journeys at CXCIX (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCIX. The tale tells this much, that when King)

  "had departed from the palace of the damsel, as has been told, they rode very swiftly through the forest."

• attestation: Damigiella speaks regarding wonder killed damsel, because (CXCIX) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCIX. The tale tells this much, that when King > Page 343)

  "said: "My lord the king, it is a great wonder to me that you killed that damsel, because it seems to me that it was not fitting for any knight nor for you, who are the highest king in the world; and therefore I beg you to tell me the reason.""

• attribution: Damigiella journeys at CXCIX (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCIX. The tale tells this much, that when King > Page 344)

  "until the hour of prime, and at that hour there came to the fountain a damsel, who rode all alone and had very long hair and was very beautiful in her person."

• attestation: Damigiella: stayed until Lacca damsel palace. (CXCIX) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCIX. The tale tells this much, that when King > Page 345)

  "And I stayed there so long until the lady of Lacca sent that damsel who led you before

the palace."

• attestation: Damigiella journeys at CXCIX (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCIX. The tale tells this much, that when King > Page 345)

  "But when the damsel had seen me, she came toward me and seized me by the bridle, and did not let go until she removed the ring from my finger, by which I was so enchanted."

• attestation: Damigiella journeys at CXCIX (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCIX. The tale tells this much, that when King > Page 345)

  "But the damsel who had so enchanted me, seeing how I was delivered from that ring, at once had four knights mount their horses, who

were her cousins, and they came to strike me, and they knocked me to the ground from my horse, as you saw."

• attestation: Arms or equipment associated with Damigiella (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCIX. The tale tells this much, that when King > Page 345)

  "And when the damsel saw me on the ground from my horse, she at once seized me by the helm and unlaced it, and then the knights dismounted from their horses

save one, and they wished to kill me."

• attestation: Damigiella: therefore damsel damsel Lacche. (CXCIX) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCIX. The tale tells this much, that when King > Page 345)

  "And therefore know that the damsel who led you to me, she was the damsel of the lady of Lacche."

• attestation: Damigiella: thinking great damsel wished restrain myself (CXCIX) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCIX. The tale tells this much, that when King > Page 346)

  "And I, thinking of the great harm that the damsel had done me and how she wished to kill me, I could not restrain myself in any way from killing her."

• attestation: Damigiella speaks regarding waiting little while, "Certainly, (CXCIX) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCIX. The tale tells this much, that when King > Page 346)

  "But after waiting a little while, he said: "Certainly, my lord the king, we should be glad about this adventure, since that damsel did so much as you have told."

• attestation: Damigiella speaks regarding faith, whether damsel knights (CXCIX) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CXCIX. The tale tells this much, that when King > Page 346)

  "But by my faith, I would like to know from you whether the damsel who led me here knew that the knights wished to kill you; for she told me that on this day the greatest slaughter that ever was in the world would take place.""

• attestation: Damigiella speaks regarding adventure, recounted adventures, palace (CCIV) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CCIV. Now the tale says that when messer > Page 352)

  "The king spoke much of this adventure, and then he recounted to him all the words and the adventures, and how they had been in a palace where a damsel had held them, and in what manner he was delivered."

• attestation: Damigiella gives a command (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CCXII. And when the queen heard these words, she was)

  "very glad, and immediately commanded that the head be brought; and a damsel went and carried out her command."

• attestation: Damigiella speaks regarding damsel, faith, remain longer (CCXII) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CCXII. And when the queen heard these words, she was)

  "And when the king saw the head of the damsel, he said: "By my faith, I do not wish that this head remain any longer in this dwelling, because it has done me more shame than any other lady; for I know that this is the damsel who for so long a time kept me enchanted in her dwelling."

• attestation: Damigiella: damsel enchanted dwelling. (CCXII) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CCXII. And when the queen heard these words, she was)

  "for I know that this is the damsel who for so long a time kept me enchanted in her dwelling."

• attestation: Damigiella gives a command (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CCXIII. Now the tale tells that)

  "he commanded that the head of the damsel be carried

to the chapel to be buried

had gone out

other knights likewise

with Sir Estore and had

physicians come who would examine his wound."

• attestation: Damigiella: nones came, forest found seven knights (CCXVIII) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > CCXVIII. > Page 370)

  "When the hour of nones came, they drew near to a forest where they found seven knights and damsels who were making merry with them before the forest."

• attestation: Damigiella: damsel Lacca brings found, brings along (V) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > V. della rocca' 117, 15. > Page 446)

  "the damsel of the lady of Lacca brings her the news that Artù has been found, and brings along the head of the enchantress 340 ff."

• attestation: Damigiella: killed damsel enchantment (L) (Il Tristano Riccardiano > Testo > L. , in search of Lancialotto 53, and then returns there 55; Tristano > Page 455)

  "asks King Artù why he killed the damsel of the enchantment 343"