Geraint and the Maiden at the Edge of the Wood.


Then the steward caused his horse to be saddled, and he took his lance and his shield, and went to the place where Geraint was. "Ah, knight!" said he, "what dost thou here?"

"I am standing under a shady tree to avoid the heat and the rays of the sun."

"Wherefore is thy journey? and who art thou?"

"I seek adventures, and go where I list."

"Indeed!" said Kai. "Then come with me to see Arthur, who is here hard by."

"That will I not, by Heaven!" said Geraint.