"These are dark days for the house of Sanscourt," the latter replied and crossed himself.
"Perhaps, good man, it may be within us to lighten them," Sir Galahad said kindly, "If we can, it may repay in part for your mistress' hospitality."
"Would that my lady could find it in her to confide in you. For you seem right friendly, my lord."
"Beseech you her. Tell her that Sir Galahad offers his services if she has need of them."
The man soon returned.
"My lady thanks you kindly for your offer and she will see you soon," he said.
The Knight waited but a few moments when his hostess came into the room.
"You are gracious, Sir Galahad. I doubt whether there can be any help for me. Yet I shall tell you my story for there still may be hope for so wretched a person as myself."
"My lady, it is the duty of all true knights to be of help to those in distress. Wherefore, I hold but to my knightly vow, in my promise of service to you."
The Lady Jeanne made no answer, seemingly she had not heard him. Sir Galahad watched her, saw her look which seemed afar, saw the dark rims around her eyes. They spoke of many hours of weeping.