The war being concluded, and Boulag having departed with his followers from the territories of King Yon, there remained little for Maugis, his three brothers and Renaud to do, but ride about the country and pursue the chase. One day Maugis, followed by his companions, were riding out when a view burst upon their eyes that caused them, as if moved by one impulse, to stop. They were riding on the banks of the Dordogne. The eyes of Maugis were fixed upon a mountain on the other side of the river which, surrounded by beautiful plains, rose high into the blue sky. Easy of access, while perfect for defense, its top presented a fine level surface upon which to build. This site suggested to Maugis an idea he had long entertained. Said he: “Montfort no longer exists, but we can easily replace it if we choose. Here is a situation which combines all the necessary conditions of impregnability, and here we could brave the anger of Charlemagne.” His companions being equally impressed in favor of this idea, the five gave the place a most careful examination, and on their return to the court they sought the royal presence, and Maugis said: “Sire, we are homeless and would make for ourselves an abiding place. We have found a certain mountain near the river Dordogne, on which we could build a château, if we have thy royal favor.” King Yon, anxious to reward the great services of the brave knights, was about to give his consent when the crafty monk, Gorieux, stepped to his side and whispered in his ear: “Sire! I pray thee have a care. Dost want the wrath of Charlemagne to descend on thee, then harbor these outlaws, for such they be, and no sooner shall the emperor learn that thou hast housed them and enriched them than thy peace, and perhaps thy life, will be jeopardized.” At these words the king only frowned and replied: “Dost suppose the fear of any such consequences will deter me from rewarding these brave men who have saved me my kingdom and my very life?” and turning to the five knights he not only gave them the mountain, but besides, authorized them to construct a château upon it, and gave them likewise all the land that surrounded it. Such a great favor as this did not fail to create jealousy among certain of his courtiers. One of his peers, who was in love with the beautiful Yolande, and who had been jealous of Maugis ever since his arrival, could not support the idea of this being carried out without an attempt to discourage the king from making a false move. He therefore remarked: “Sire! without doubt these brave knights are masters of the situation, but is it wise or for thy well being to support and nourish a foreign force at thy door, whom chance might make thy master, or is it wise to support these men in all their exigencies? Reward them well and suffer them to depart.” The king, however, was not to be moved, and appealing to Maugis, said: