Section IV, Chapters 10 through 12 Summary

The Disinherited Knight returns to his tent after the first day of the tournament, and the knights he defeated present him with armor, weapons, and their horses. He refuses these gifts and accepts a hundred zecchins as ransom instead, keeping half and distributing half among the squires and officials. He refuses to accept anything from Brian de Bois-Guilbert, challenging him to combat the next day. The Disinherited Knight then sends his messenger, Gurth, to Isaac to repay his debt. Isaac is surprised when Gurth brings him money from the Disinherited Knight and gladly accepts the money; however, Rebecca, thinking that Gurth will keep the remainder for himself, secretly returns the money and adds a tip for Gurth to dissuade him from stealing from his master.

Four men attack Gurth and steal his money, questioning him as to...