Ganelon resents his stepson's boastfulness and great popularity among the Franks and success on the battlefield. When Roland nominates him for a highly dangerous mission as messenger to the Saracens, Ganelon is so deeply offended that he vows vengeance. This vengeance soon turns to treachery as Ganelon plots an ambush at Roncesvaux. In the end, justice is served when Ganelon's comrade Pinabel is defeated in a trial by combat, thus Ganelon is torn limb from limb by four fiery horses.
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