Libeaus, Ellyne, and the dwarf set off on their journey, in acrimony. On the third day, Libeaus defeats a knight called Syr William Delaraunche, who had never yet been overcome in combat. Only now does Ellyne's ridicule of Lybeaus subside. Libeaus sends 'Syr William' to Arthur's court, where he is to tell the king who defeated him. Next morning, Libeaus is attacked by William's three cousins. He breaks one's thigh, another's arm and forces them all to go to Arthur's court, where they are to tell the king by whom they were defeated, and subject themselves to him.