overly modest. Gladly shall I help him."

"God is good," the Lady Jeanne replied brokenly. "And He has placed me
and my troubles in godly hands." And then she wept. And it seemed as
if like a spring freshet, her thoughts, soul, and heart, were cleared
and cleansed.




CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT

A Rescue


"I seek speech with him who is Duke of Gascony. I bring him a message
from Arthur, King of England." So spoke Merlin as he stood at the
entrance of the great and splendid castle of the ruler of Gascony.

By his side were the two knights, Galahad and Launcelot. The page
Charles stood close by and somewhat behind them were the two squires,
Walker and Gouvernail.

"From England's king?" the Gascon knight questioned. And made as if
he would further satisfy his curiosity. But changed his mind.

"I pray you wait, good sir, until I tell my lord, your message." So
then he went within the great hall.

"A rash adventure, say I," and Merlin shook his head dolefully.