you show true chivalry. And we doubt not but you will do all of
these."

Sir Pellimore bowed low his head nor did he make reply because within
him surged a great feeling of gratitude.

The King turned away and Merlin followed him to the upraised dais. So
now the two seated themselves and joined in earnest talk.

At the door, Allan had waited, for he would not depart until His
Majesty had seated himself. A strange gladness was in the boy's heart,
for had not his King fought for him? Here in this court, he too would
find adventure. Sir Percival mayhap, some day, would dub him knight,
should he prove faithful and worthy. What greater glory could there be
than to fight for such a King and with such brave men?

"But I must be off," he suddenly bethought himself, "else Sir Percival
will not be pleased." And therewith, he made great haste to depart.

"Aye, sire," Merlin was now speaking, "my dream is indeed weighted
with importance. But by the same taken, it cannot be known until you
call your court together so that it may be heard by all."

"Then mean you, kind Merlin, that we must call not only those of the
Round Table but all other knights and even pages and squires?"

"Even so, sire. And yet, since Whitsunday is but a few days away, that
should be no hard matter. For the knights of your court, except Sir
Launcelot and Sir Gawaine are here, prepared for such tourneys and
feasts fit to celebrate that day."