Sir Launcelot Arrives  
The day dawned bright and clear. But it brought to Sir Galahad no plan for the rescue of the daughter of his hostess.
 
My lady came down to the breakfast table greatly cheered, as was plain to be seen. Sir Galahad had not the heart to tell her that as yet he had found no way for the rescue of her daughter. Instead he said.
 
"It seems to me that there is one thing I can but do. I shall seek this knight's castle and wait for such event there as may befall. Luck may come my way. But I promise you this, my lady, I shall make no rash or fruitless attempt at rescue. Rash acts may well come after the rescue of your daughter, not before."
 
The Lady Jeanne agreed. So then immediately after the meal Walker, and the page Charles prepared the things they would need for the journey.
 
"I go forth to prepare the horses, young master. Will you see to these things here?" So spoke Walker and when Charles agreed he hurried outdoors.
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Suddenly They Made For Each Other
 
Hardly had he reached there, however, when he saw two horsemen coming toward him. His trained eye easily recognized them. One could be no other than Sir Launcelot. Only he sat his horse so. And the rider with him was Gouvernail, he who had been squire to Sir Tristram until that brave knight had died and who now was in the service of Sir Launcelot.
 
"By my faith," spoke out Walker to the empty air. He rubbed his eyes. Yes, it was they.
 
"A wish come true," was all he could think of. And then he danced first on one foot, then on the other, uncertain whether to rush to meet the advancing horsemen or to run inside and advise his master. His uncertainty ended only when he was indoors again.
 
"Master, master, come you here," he called. "See who comes," he shouted gleefully.
 
Sir Galahad came toward him. But not as quick as the eager, youthful Charles. After them all, came the Lady Jeanne.
 
"It is Launcelot, by my faith," Sir Galahad shouted gleefully. "He was to meet me in Normandy and has followed close on my heels. What luck!" And he waved to the approaching knight who returned the salute and increased his speed.
 
The Lady Jeanne turned questioning eyes to the squire, who nodded happily.
 
"My lady," Sir Galahad turned to her. "Now you may well have hope and faith. And well may you give us your blessing for we shall bring your daughter to you, have no fear."
 
So spoke the knight whose faith in Sir Launcelot's prowess was most profound.
 
Now the approaching knight came up to them.
 
"Good Allan," he said still calling his friend by the name of his boyhood. "I have traveled through a day of storm to catch up with you. Until I am sure that t............