Although he, and alfo thofe who were with him in his battles and fortunate rencounters, or with his army when he was not there in perfon, which you (hall hear as we go on, ought to be accounted right valiant ; yet as of thefe there is a multitude, fome Ihould be efteemed fupereminent. Such is the gallant king himfelf before named ; the prince of Wales his fon the duke of Lancaiter, fir Reginald lord Cobham, fir Walter Manny of Hainautt, knight, fir John Chandos, fir Fulke Harley, and many others who are recorded in this book for their worth and prowefs : for in all the battles by fea or land, in which they were engaged, their valour was fo diftinguiihed that they ihould be elteemed heroes of higheft renown—but without difparagement to thofe with whom they ferved. In France alfo was found good chivalry, ftrong of limb and flout of heart, and in great abundance, for the kingdom of France was never brought fo low as to want men ever ready for the combat. Such was king Philip of Valois, a bold and hardy knight, and his fon king John; alfo John, king of Bohemia, and Charles, count of Alenqon, his fon ; the count of Foix, the chevaliers de Saintré, d'Arnaud d'Angle, de Beauveau, father and fon, and many others that I cannot at prefent name ; but they lhall all be mentioned in due time and place : for, to fay the truth, we muil allow fufficient bravery and ability to all who were engaged in fuch cruel and defperate battles, and discharged their duty, by (landing their ground till the difcomfiture. CHAP