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But yonder figure is Arthur." So spoke Tristram. "There too, is Gawaine and Pellimore. And there the boy, Allan. See you him?" Sir Tristram nodded assent. Now Mark and his men gathered close together. The king and Sir Pendore and Sir Bertram were in close converse. Up to the walls came the rescuing party. King Arthur in front frowning, mighty, a majestic figure who seemed to breathe fire and fury.
The other knights agreed with Pellimore and as Gawaine pointed out, it was not more than but few leagues from their returnward way. So the party having first sent Sir Gilbert before them to herald their approach arrived at the court of Cadoris, king of Scotland. And never was king or knights more royally received than was Arthur and his men.
"Sir Percival is indeed fortunate to have a page, who while so young, yet is so loyal. So shall we see you again. Kind Merlin," and the King turned to the Wizard, "awaken you this sleeping knight whose only sin seems an undue amount of surliness and arrogance, which his bravery and strength more than offset." Now Sir Pellimore rubbed his eyes. "Where am I?" he muttered drowsily.
"And though we must first return home to gather our men, yet we will do so quickly and hurry just as quickly to the court of Cornwall. For we too, would like to see Mark, and though we envy your party its good fortune, yet can we share in the jest. Say you not so, friends? "Aye, sire, that we do. Yet haste is indeed necessary." So spoke both Pellimore and Gawaine.
And here and now I pledge my loyalty to none other than Arthur, King of Britain, and to my fellow knights. And as for you, boy, I say it now that my harsh tongue and temper ill became the true knight I claim to be." "Brave words, Sir Pellimore," said the King. "So let us back to the castle. We see that Merlin is already ill at ease." Allan Goes Forth
Here was to be found a place for Sir Pellimore but though the King searched long, few seats did he find which were not bespoken. Yet finally he found one which did well for the new arrival. "And we trust that you will bring renown and honor to your fellowship, succor to those who are in need and that always will you show true chivalry. And we doubt not but you will do all of these."
With a sweep the speaker brought the flat side of his sword down. But, if perchance, he thought that the boy would await the blow he found surprise for that worthy skillfully evaded the weapon's downward thrust. Now then was Sir Pellimore doubly wroth. "Od's zounds, and you need a trouncing. And so shall I give it you, else my dignity would not hold its place."
When the morning came there was great indecision as to the further way, for no new information had come of Sir Tristram. Sir Gawaine now spoke for going north to Scotland. So too, was Sir Pellimore minded and Sir Gilbert as well. But Sir Percival spoke for Wales and so did Sir Neil. "As for me," said Sir Dagonet, "I pick Wales, since Kinkenadon is the nearer to Ireland.
And so for you, Sir Knight of the arrogant tongue, I hope your weapon speaks equally well. Prepare you, sir." Sir Pellimore laughed loudly and disdainfully. "I call this great fortune which brings me battle with you, sir, who are unknown but who I hope, none the less, are a true and brave knight." The next second the two horses crashed together. Sir Pellimore soon proved his skill.
But be it what it may, I can say this, that none with whom I fought has had more skill or has shown greater bravery and chivalry. And more than that none can say." And the knight bowed low his head, humbly and yet with a touch of pride. "Thou art a brave knight, Sir Pellimore. What saith thou?" "That shall I gladly do.
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