Ludwig Tieck

“ It was not long before a second tournament was held, and the fair Magelone secretly wished in her heart that she might once again behold the knight with the silver keys. For she was deeply enamoured of him, though she had not yet admitted this to anyone — indeed, she had scarcely even admitted it to herself — because first love is timid, and regards itself as a traitor. She blushed as Peter once again entered the lists with his distinctive armour. As soon as the trumpets had sounded, spear and shield clashed together. Steadfastly she stared at Peter, as he triumphed in contest after contest. ”

“ The music was now the only thing moving, the only thing living in all the World; the notes tripped sweetly across the blades of grass and through the tops of the trees as if they were looking for sleeping Love but did not want to awaken her; as if they too, like the sobbing young man, trembled lest they be discovered. ”

“ Peter sees the fair Magelone
When the day of the tournament arrived, Peter put on his armour and entered the lists. He had two beautiful silver keys of very fine craftsmanship set in his helmet; his shield too was adorned with keys, as was his steed's caparison. He did this out of respect for his own name and in honour of the Apostle Peter, whom he loved very much. From his youth, he had offered his services to St Peter in return for his shelter and protection; and as he wished to remain anonymous, he chose this device for himself. ”