So, Lord, what need were Heaven, Hell or quest?

No! I must follow winter! She will be

Doubtless betrayed and hurt—and I not there

To comfort her in any measure—well

Pray God some ax beat through my warding soon!—

I beg your grace, sir Knight—my dreams—you said?—

“I heard the quarrel and loud noise of hounds

More to the westward, by a little inn

That’s badged with a dry bush.”

“I must ride on!