On Adventure's Way


Now, as the knights separated, Sir Launcelot, who had donned but part
of his armor, called Sir Gareth.

"I would a word with you, Gareth. I pray you to spare me the time."

"Right gladly," said Gareth and seated himself beside the other. Sir
Percival, who had a mind to return to them, on seeing them so seated,
swerved his horse and passed by them. Nor did they see him.

"See you this sword and shield. Take you these and use them well. They
are good weapons and you will find the answering well to urge and
parry.

"Yet it is something of far more urge than this that I would speak to
you about. I am right glad that you are to have Allan with you. I hope
he will find much adventure and many experiences. Listen well to
this."

Then did Sir Launcelot tell of the message that had been given both to
him and the boy. Told also of the need for Allan to stay the fine and
devout lad he was.

"You can help, too. I made promise to Sir Joseph of Armathea that I
would do what I can. Since you are knight dubbed by me, I pray you to
help me."