CHAPTER III.
THE RED KNIGHT OF THE RED LAWNS.
Beaumains rode forward with the damsel till it was close upon the hour of noon, when he saw that they were approaching a rich and fair city, well walled, and with many noble buildings.
Between them and the city extended a new-mown meadow, a mile and a half in width, on which were placed many handsome pavilions.
"These pavilions belong to the lord who owns that city," said the damsel. "It is his custom, during fair weather, to joust and tourney in this meadow. He has around him five hundred knights and gentlemen of arms, and they have knightly games of all sorts."
"I shall be glad to see that worthy lord," said Beaumains.
"That you shall, and very soon."
She rode on till she came in sight of the lord's pavilion.