During the scene in which the mission to Marsilie is discussed, the main lines of events resemble those in Stricker's version. Roland nominates his stepfather — here named Wellis, instead of Genelun — using superlatives to praise his reputation and wisdom. Wellis accuses Roland of sending him to his death among the heathens so that Roland can inherit his wealth and accuses Roland of a lack of fidelity toward his half brother. Wellis tells Roland that he will regret this action if Wellis survives this mission. Karl tells Wellis to calm himself and promises him rich rewards if the mission succeeds. Wellis again issues a general threat against Roland and the twelve peers.

Karl gives Wellis his glove and staff to show that Wellis travels under his protection; Wellis drops the glove. Wellis's angry and threatening speech moves Roland to offer him public assurances that he has no designs on Wellis's wealth and no desire to disadvantage his half brother. Moreover, Karl himself has treated Roland well; Roland has no desire to become a traitor in Karl's eyes by behaving so dishonorably to his mother and Baldwin. Calling Wellis his beloved brother-in-law, Karl prays that the same angel that guided Tobias to protect Wellis on his journey (A432–A443, 4).