The lady looked fearfully about.

"I cannot deny you. Truly it is no night to be outdoors. Stay then
and welcome."

Morning found the storm in no wise abated. The lady of the castle did
not appear at the morning meal. But the old man was there to serve
them. He too, seemed much disturbed and made as if to have speech with
Sir Galahad, once or twice.

"What troubles your pate, old man?" Walker finally asked him.

"These are dark days for the house of Sanscourt," the latter replied
and crossed himself.

"Perhaps, good man, it may be within us to lighten them," Sir Galahad
said kindly, "If we can, it may repay in part for your mistress'
hospitality."

"Would that my lady could find it in her to confide in you. For you
seem right friendly, my lord."

"Beseech you her. Tell her that Sir Galahad offers his services if she
has need of them."

The man soon returned.

"My lady thanks you kindly for your offer and she will see you soon,"
he said.