the scabbard from him, and the sword in the other hand. And he came
and stood over against the Giant, as if he would have put the sword
into the scabbard; and with it he struck at the head of the Giant,
and cut off his head at one blow. Then they despoiled the castle,
and took from it what goods and jewels they would. And again on the
same day, at the beginning of the year, they came to Arthur's Court,
bearing with them the sword of Gwrnach the Giant.

Now, when they told Arthur how they had sped, Arthur said, "Which of
these marvels will it be best for us to seek first?" "It will be
best," said they, "to seek Mabon the son of Modron; and he will not
be found unless we first find Eidoel the son of Aer, his kinsman."
Then Arthur rose up, and the warriors of the Islands of Britain with
him, to seek for Eidoel; and they proceeded until they came before
the Castle of Glivi, where Eidoel was imprisoned. Glivi stood on the
summit of his castle, and he said, "Arthur, what requirest thou of
me, since nothing remains to me in this fortress, and I have neither
joy nor pleasure in it; neither wheat nor oats? Seek not therefore
to do me harm." Said Arthur, "Not to injure thee came I hither, but
to seek for the prisoner that is with thee." "I will give thee my
prisoner, though I had not thought to give him up to any one; and
therewith shalt thou have my support and my aid."

His followers said unto Arthur, "Lord, go thou home, thou canst not
proceed with thy host in quest of such small adventures as these."
Then said Arthur, "It were well for thee, Gwrhyr Gwalstawt Ieithoedd,
to go upon this quest, for thou knowest all languages, and art
familiar with those of the birds and the beasts. Thou, Eidoel,
oughtest likewise to go with my men in search of thy cousin. And as
for you, Kai and Bedwyr, I have hope of whatever adventure ye are in