"My name," said the other, "is Gareth. I am brother to Gawaine. I made
vow to prove myself worthy of knighthood by finding myself able to
undergo the mean tasks as well as the noble ones."

So Sir Gawaine came forward wonderingly, to see this brother whom he
had not seen since he was a babe.

He made him fond embrace. "Right proud of you am I brother. Proud too,
that it is Launcelot, whose knight you shall be."

Then Sir Gareth became knight. And as they made their way again into
the great hall, the King beckoned to Sir Gareth.

"Are you still of a mind to take on yourself the first adventure that
cometh. For here is one that promises a lengthy time in its
fulfillment."

Before the new knight could make answer, Sir Gawaine spoke.

"This sire, is Gareth, my youngest brother. Worthy of knighthood has
he proven so far as strength and skill go."

"Then are we right proud to have you among us, nephew. And we pray
that you will add lustre to your honored name and to the Round Table
as well."

"That, I warrant, he will," vouchsafed Sir Launcelot. "Perchance, it
seemeth a wise thing to have Sir Kay feed all our knights in prospect
the same fat broth he has furnished Gareth."