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western horizon, the heralds announced everywhere that the time for assemblage had come. Of those few who were not present

nxious of tone, inquired. "Our King would have them present a

Then too, it is a question whether should he meet with them, these two ha

varlets as could find room. After each had found his place, came King Arthur leading his queen. And as

and. Long live King Arthur.

een to move, none heard him for the clamor. So King Arthur turned to seat

thin vision. And as he went noiselessly, so, too, a quiet fell that the King's words might be heard. But now disturbing this quiet came a great clattering. Arthur turned his eyes, frowning, at the sudden noise.

ty exit because he felt himself abashed to be observed by so many eyes. On foot h

dismounted and kne

ss of our coming. Yet did we hasten

message bearer? Truly his speed was great to have reached you in time for your return. And if I mistake not," added the King

th to give it up. Yet did the boy urge us and chiefest urge of all to us was where he claimed his

hen is this page? Will you,

such womanness that would let him blush before

who wish to be knights of high nobility is steep and arduous but well worth the trials. Remember

s pride went to his place far in the rear of

affects this court and us and which must be told to all of you. So he has asked us to call y

er as to what his dream mig

hided me that in all Britain so few of all the true and brave knights had

ly do I misdoubt the valor of these k

for it. For Holy Grail, every varlet, let alone those of tr

l men. From whence he cometh, who he is, I will not say. Remember this, Merlin, brave and noble knights there are now in England, brave knights shall come, and some shall come as strangely as shall the Grail. Many deeds

on every Pentecost. And though they who search may not be overstrong, y

that you are pure of heart and noble. If you are not, go then and seek to be purified for that is possible. Only one of you will find the Holy Grail, yet is there

in the hall stood up prepared to make oath then and there to begin the search. Only

poke again. And though his voice was lo

your innermost heart find answer to this question. Am I pure, am I w

nd each his seat. And when all ha

om this day shall I strive to the uttermos

we all." Within his heart, Allan, the youth, felt a s