"Sir Knight, I shall not forget your meddling in what was of no
concern to you. And the day may come when you will regret this deed."

[Illustration: Sir Galahad In The Forest]

"True, Sir Knight," replied Sir Galahad. "I shall have need to make
assurance that my horse is secured so that he may not be stolen." And
laughing and full at ease he left the beaten knight to his surly
thoughts.

Yet as he went the strange yeoman followed him. So that Sir Galahad
turned to him somewhat in amaze.

"I thought that your way was opposite."

"My way, Sir Knight, goes only to yonder turn. Yet before I leave I
make you gift of this horse. He is yours. That was not a true tale as
to who owned this horse. For its true owner is none other than you and
my story such as to test you and find answer to whether you would help
those who are in trouble, though the trouble owner be lowly born. The
horse is sent by friend of yours whose name is not to be related. I
wish you well, Sir Knight."

Much overcome was Sir Galahad at the princely gift, for the horse had
impressed him much.

"Tell you this unknown friend of mine, that I value this gift as
naught else. Tell you too, that I name him the Seeker, in full honor
of my quest."