Then the dance began to the sound of jolly minstrelsy. Canacee and
the ladies of the court were there, and seldom has such graceful
dancing been seen. The strange knight danced with Canacee for a
partner. I wish I could tell you all the beauty and gaiety of the
revelry, but I cannot. I do not know enough of such matters. Then
came the supper, with wine and spices and plenty for all, for at a
king's feast no man lacks anything. Canacee stayed not to the supper,
but went early to bed, with her maidens, for she wanted to be fresh
and happy the next morning, not heavy with fumes of wine.

After supper the king went to examine the horse of brass. The knight
explained that to go to any place on earth all that was necessary was
to whisper the name of the place in the horse's ear, then turn a
secret pin, and in a few hours the rider would be at his destination.
To stop at any moment another pin must be turned. When standing still
the horse could be moved by no man but only by its owner, who must
turn another secret pin. The horse would then vanish out of sight,
but come again when the owner called it by name in a way the knight
revealed.

The king was greatly rejoiced at this fine present. He sent the
bridle to the treasure-house to be guarded and kept, and went again
with his guest to the revelry and feasting which lasted until dawn.

Soon after daybreak Canacee awoke to find the sun was streaming in at
her window. She felt she must rise at once to see her presents, and
to walk abroad in the fresh morning wind. She called her women, who
quickly helped her to dress. She was clad lightly for running and
playing, and with six or seven companions was soon walking gaily