Gryphon returned, and did the weapon wield.
Whole and recovered, which he couched before, And in three pieces broke it on the shield Which bold Laodicea's baron bore.
Thrice of four times about to press the field He seemed, and lay along the crupper, sore Astound; yet rose at length, unsheathed his blade, Wheeled his good courser, and at Gryphon made.