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As he passed through the town of Vannes he stopped at a tailor's shop, and bought a beautiful costume of brown velvet and a white horse, which he paid for with a handful of gold that he had picked up in the corridor of the castle of Kerglas. Thus he made his way to the city of Nantes, which at that moment was besieged by the French. A little way off, Peronnik stopped and looked about him.
Then he added aloud: Colt, free to run and free to eat, Colt, gallop fast until we meet, and instantly the colt appeared, frisking and jumping to the wizard, who threw a halter over his neck and leapt on his back. Peronnik kept silence at the farm about this adventure, but he understood very well that if he was ever to get to Kerglas he must first catch the colt which knew the way.
The young man pulled up and removed his cap, for, idiot though he was, he knew that when you have to do with people greater than yourself, a cap is more useful in the hand than on the head. Then, after wishing all kinds of good fortune to the lion and his family, he inquired if he was on the right road to Kerglas.
'And what is your business at Kerglas? asked the lion with a growl, and showing his teeth. 'With all respect, answered Peronnik, pretending to be very frightened, 'I am the servant of a lady who is a friend of the noble Rogéar and sends him some larks for a pasty. 'Larks? cried the lion, licking his long whiskers. 'Why, it must be a century since I have had any!
At the sight of Peronnik he uttered a piercing scream, and raised his sword, but without appearing surprised the youth only lifted his cap, though he took care to remain at a little distance. 'Do not be alarmed, my prince, said Peronnik, 'I am just on my way to Kerglas, as the noble Rogear has begged me to come to him on business.
As he passed through the town of Vannes he stopped at a tailor's shop, and bought a beautiful costume of brown velvet and a white horse, which he paid for with a handful of gold that he had picked up in the corridor of the castle of Kerglas. Thus he made his way to the city of Nantes, which at that moment was besieged by the French. A little way off, Peronnik stopped and looked about him.
At the sight of Peronnik he uttered a piercing scream, and raised his sword, but without appearing surprised the youth only lifted his cap, though he took care to remain at a little distance. 'Do not be alarmed, my prince, said Peronnik, 'I am just on my way to Kerglas, as the noble Rogéar has begged me to come to him on business.
'Yes; and in order to get there I have come from a country so far off that it has taken me three months' hard riding to travel as far as this. 'And why do you want to go to Kerglas? said she. 'I am seeking the basin of gold and the lance of diamonds which are in the castle, he answered. Then Peronnik looked up. 'The basin and the lance are very costly things, he said suddenly.
'From what he says, he wants one very badly, replied Peronnik, 'as he declares that all his grain and all the fruit in his garden at Kerglas are eaten up by the birds. 'And how are you going to stop that, my fine fellow? inquired the korigan; and Peronnik showed him the snare he had prepared, and remarked that no bird could possibly escape from it.
'That is true, said the knight, 'but there is a spell laid upon him which forbids his using it within the castle of Kerglas. The moment he enters, the basin and lance are put away in a dark cellar which no key but one can open. And that is the place where I wish to fight the magician. 'You will never overcome him, Sir Knight, replied the woman, shaking her head.
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