why it would interfere with your going."

"It is this, Sir Percival. I know how much your page Allan craves for
some adventurous journey before he also becomes knight. Be so kind,
therefore, and permit him to go with me."

"Truly, it will be Youth seeking adventure. For each of you is indeed
youthful." So spoke Sir Gawaine, while Sir Percival thought before
making reply.

"What say you, Launcelot?" he finally asked.

"It cannot harm the lad to go with others than ourselves for then he
will receive opportunity to test himself. I would say that you permit
him, if he wishes it."

"Then may he go," said Sir Percival. "Except that I would wish that
one of my yeomen, whose name is Walker, go with you. You will find him
useful and a willing knave."

"For that I thank you," replied Gareth. "Tomorrow, my friend," and he
turned to Breunor, "we begin our journey."

"I shall be ready," replied Breunor le Noire.





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