"Then truly have we met no mean foes," replied the other.

Conquered and conquerers now turned to make the wounded as comfortable
as they well could be. After which, our two knights debated going on
their journey or tarrying where they were until the morn.

"Let us wend our way until we find fit place for food and rest. There
can we tarry." So spoke Launcelot and the other agreed.

Then they took leave of Sir Marvin and Sir Ronald and so on their way.
Not many miles did they go however before they found suitable place.
Late was the hour and weary and much in need of rest were the two
knights. So they slept while, half his journey covered, Allan sped
onward, making fast time because he was but light of weight and his
horse exceeding swift.




CHAPTER FOUR

Allan Meets the Knights


From the first day when Allan began to understand the tales of
chivalry and knightly deeds, he fancied and longed for the day when he
would grow into manhood and by the same token into knighthood. Then
would he go unto King Arthur on some Pentecost and crave the boon of
serving him. Mayhap, too, he would through brave and worthy deeds
gain seat among those of the Round Table. So he would dream, this