None other than the great Launcelot rode with Allan and none sat
straighter and more at ease in his saddle than the boy as they passed
the Queen, the Lady Olande, her two daughters and many other ladies of
the realm. Nor did the boy see any other than the minx Yosalinde. But
she--she did not seem to find him among the knights, yet he wondered
how she could help but see him. He would have liked to call to her,
"See, here am I among all these brave knights." Instead he rode past
very erect. If she would not see him, what matter, since, he was
there, one of the company.

Then, of a sudden, she smiled straight at him. So that for him was the
full glory of the world. And we doubt not, for that smile he would
have fought the bravest knight in all the world and found man's
strength therein.

Now the company found itself in the woods and many hours journey away.
So they rode hard for they liked not to tarry on the road.

Long after midday, King Arthur and his men spread out for the hunt.
The forest in which they now found themselves held game and wild
animals in plenty. Soon thereafter did the hounds give tongue for they
had found the scent. No mean prey had they found though, for the
quarry gave them a long race. Close behind the hounds came King Arthur
and almost as close, Sir Percival and Sir Launcelot.

Now, at last, the stag, a noble animal with wondrous horns, lithe body
and beautifully shaped limbs was at bay. Straight and true, at its
throat, flew the leader of the pack, and sank its teeth deep into it,
while above the King blew loud and long the death note of the chase.