catch up with the others as they continued on their way. Nor could he
stay more than but a few moments but in those few moments he had told
all to Yosalinde. She, too, watched him, as he hastened to join the
others.

Long before he returned she had entered the convent in accordance with
the plan of her mother and brother. Yet, in the heart of each of them
was only the thought of the future, their hopes were in the far away.




CHAPTER TWENTY

Gareth Battles Sir Brian


Brave and adventurous were the days that followed. Many days they
journeyed to the north. Eager was Sir Gareth to reach the castle of
the fair Dame Lyoness and to take issue with the Knight of the Red
Lawns, her oppressor.

"Yet, good knight," said the fair Lady Linet. "Not an easy road will
you find it. There do be many brave knights you will find on this road
who will seek to joust with you. Many brave knights who seek
adventure as do you."

"If it were not so, then would the way be long indeed. May such
adventure come right soon, we shall welcome it." So spoke Gareth and
his two friends echoed his words.