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Sir Gariet gave him his sword, which was good and bright; then took they leave, each of the other, for Sir Gawain would not return ere he had spoken with Sir Lancelot, saying that the good fellowship betwixt them twain should not be broken by his default; but that he would bring him again to the court of King Arthur, and keep his covenant.
Further spake the knight Sir Gariet: "Even should he be beside himself when he first see ye, I shall not let him free ere he have taken us to the further shore, or I shall have from him such forfeit 'twere better for him to be sunken and drowned in the depths of the sea!" Then answered Morien: "Ye have found the best counsel that may be devised.
Sir Gariet alighted on the turf when he saw his brother; and as he came nigh to him he took him in his arms saying: "Alas, brother, woe is me! How hath this so chanced? Methinks ye have suffered harm, and been in such sore strife that 'tis a marvel an ye be healed, and escape with life, ye seem to me in such evil case." Thus spake Sir Gariet.
Then they dismounted, and made fast their steeds before the door, and cried with a loud voice to those within: "Let us in! Open of your goodwill!" A lad came to the door and asked them what they desired, and if aught ailed them that they required aid. Then Sir Gariet spake, and said that an it were pleasing to them, they would fain have speech with the hermit and with Sir Agloval.
Then quoth Sir Gariet his brother, "Let us eat and drink, and begin our meal, as we have need to do but where is Sir Lancelot, that I see him not here? Sir Gawain, brother, tell me, for fain would I know the truth?" And Sir Gawain spake, "He rode hence a while ago to seek Sir Perceval."
And the boatman was fain to flee when he beheld him and he drew nigh to him, for he had seen him aforetime. He deemed that he should surely die of fear, and scarce might move a limb. Then Sir Gariet asked him: "Sir boatman, what aileth thee? By Heaven, it availeth thee naught; thou shall ferry us over swiftly. Now make us no ado, or this shall be thy last day.
The more Sir Gawain looked upon him the more he deemed he knew him; and when he came nigh to the Hermitage he knew well the arms that he bare. Then was Sir Gawain gladder at heart than I may tell ye, for Sir Gariet his brother, that strong and valiant knight, brought with him that of which they were sorely in need, bread and meat, and wine fresh and clear.
When they beheld each other they gave fair and courteous greeting, the one to the other, and Sir Gariet spake. "May He who can do all things shew favour and honour to ye Sir Knight, and to all who be with ye there within!" Sir Agloval looked upon Morien, and marked right well the fashion of him, and marvelled within himself what manner of knight he might well be who bare such guise.
Herewith they left speaking of this matter, and Sir Gariet brought forth a napkin, white and clean, and spread it before the knights, as is meet for noble folk, and those worthy of honour. Then he brought forth more than seven loaves, white as snow, that he had with him, and laid them upon the napkin before the knights.
Now see, Sir Gariet, what counsel ye may find, and how we may so contrive that we cross the water; doubt ye not that an they once behold me and know me they will straightway set sail again and put to sea. I fear me we may not cross over!" Quoth Sir Gariet: "By what ye tell me, methinks 'twere better that I ride on ahead, and hire me a ship.
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