Gauvain continued,—
"And woman,—how do you dispose of her?"
Cimourdain replied,—
"Leave her as she is,—the servant of man."
"Yes, under one condition."
"What is that?"
"That man shall be the servant of woman."
"What are you thinking of?" exclaimed Cimourdain. "Man a servant? Never! Man is the master. I admit but one kingdom,—that of the fire-side. Man is king in his own home."
"Yes, on one condition."
"What is that?"