"To Gwenhwyvar and her handmaidens," said he. And the steward of the household so ordered her. Thus far concerning them.
The next day came Geraint towards the court; and there was a watch set on the ramparts by Gwenhwyvar, lest he should arrive unawares. And one of the watch came to the place where Gwenhwyvar was. "Lady," said he, "methinks that I see Geraint, and the maiden with him. He is on horseback; but he has his walking-gear upon him, and the maiden appears to be in white, seeming to be clad in a garment of linen."
"Assemble all the women," said Gwenhwyvar, "and come to meet Geraint, to welcome him, and wish him joy." And Gwenhwyvar went to meet Geraint and the maiden. And when Geraint came to the place where Gwenhwyvar was, he saluted her. "Heaven prosper thee," said she, "and welcome to thee. And thy career has been successful, and fortunate, and resistless, and glorious. And Heaven reward thee, that thou hast so proudly caused me to have retribution."
"Lady," said he, "I earnestly desired to obtain thee satisfaction according to thy will; and behold, here is the maiden through whom thou hadst thy revenge."
"Verily," said Gwenhwyvar, "the welcome of Heaven be unto her! and it is fitting that we should receive her joyfully." Then they went in, and dismounted. And Geraint came to where Arthur was, and saluted him.
"Heaven protect thee," said Arthur, "and the welcome of Heaven be unto thee! And since Edeyrn the son of Nudd has received his overthrow and wounds from thy hands, thou hast had a prosperous career."
"Not upon me be the blame!" said Geraint. "It was through the arrogance of Edeyrn the son of Nudd himself that we were not friends. I would not quit him until I knew who he was, and until the one had vanquished the other."
"Now," said Arthur, "where is the maiden for whom I heard thou didst give challenge?"
"She is gone with Gwenhwyvar to her chamber."
Then went Arthur to see the maiden. And Arthur, and all his companions, and his whole court, were glad concerning the maiden. And certain were they all, that, had her array been suitable to her beauty, they had never seen a maid fairer than she. And Arthur gave away the maiden to Geraint. And the usual bond made between two persons was made between Geraint and the maiden; and the choicest of all Gwenhwyvar's apparel was given to the maiden; and thus arrayed, she appeared comely and graceful to all who beheld her.