mind and left it alone, hoping that his lord would take into consideration his plea. Time passes and Raoul is still planning to rage war against the sons of Herbert, despite of what his "friend" Bernier says. Up until this point Bernier is being his normal, humble self, but when he hears that an attack is still being planned, he becomes angry and says aloud to King Louis "Just emperor, consider, is there not foolishness in all this? The sons of Herbert have done no wrong, and they should not be misjudged in your court. Why do you surrender their land like this? May the Lord God not forgive them if they defend not their lands against Raoul!" (Crosland, 44). After hearing this, the king just shrugs him off, just like Raoul did. Hoping to sway Raoul, as a final plea Bernier states, "I am your man, I don't deny it, but for my part I will never advise you to seize their lands, for I know that Ernaut of Douai alone has fifty followers and they are not such warriors in all the land. Settle this matter lawfully before any wrong is committed. If they have wronged you, I will
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