"I will not grant it, by my faith," said he.
And the aged woman and the fair maiden were upon the battlements of the castle, looking forth. And at that juncture Peredur encountered the yellow-haired youth, and slew him.
"Lord," said the maiden, "grant the young man mercy."
"That will I not do, by Heaven," he replied.
And thereupon Peredur attacked the auburn-haired youth, and slew him likewise.
"It were better thou hadst accorded mercy to the youth before he had slain thy two sons; for now scarcely wilt thou thyself escape from him."
"Go, maiden, and beseech the youth to grant mercy unto us, for we yield ourselves into his hands."
So the maiden came to the place where Peredur was, and besought mercy for her father, and for all such of his vassals as had escaped alive.
"Thou shalt have it on condition that thy father and all that are under him go and render homage to Arthur, and tell him that it was his vassal Peredur that did him this service."
"This will we do willingly, by Heaven."