The Song of Roland
Why does he not sound the olifant to call King Charlemagne's army for help at the beginning?
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song of roland
Roland contends that to call for help would dishonor him as a knight. He vows to kill all of the Saracens, singlehandedly if necessary.
The Song of Roland