. Tales of the Round table; based on the tales in the Book of romance. e fairest in theworld. When he had overcome the Red Knight,he went into the castle, and he found that theface he had seen was that of the Lady Lyonesse,who welcomed him and thanked him for herdeliverance. And Beaumains and the LadyLyonesse loved one another from that day. Soon after this, letters came from KingArthur bidding her come to his Court, but bySir Gareths counsel (we will henceforth call himby his proper name) she prayed the King tolet her call a tournament, the best Knight inwhich should take her and all her land
. Tales of the Round table; based on the tales in the Book of romance. e fairest in theworld. When he had overcome the Red Knight,he went into the castle, and he found that theface he had seen was that of the Lady Lyonesse,who welcomed him and thanked him for herdeliverance. And Beaumains and the LadyLyonesse loved one another from that day. Soon after this, letters came from KingArthur bidding her come to his Court, but bySir Gareths counsel (we will henceforth call himby his proper name) she prayed the King tolet her call a tournament, the best Knight inwhich should take her and all her lands. Shehad such faith in Sir Gareth, that she believedhe would prove himself the best Knight in anytournament. She had it proclaimed, however,that if the best Knight were already married, heshould be given a white falcon for himself, andfor his wife a crown of gold set with preciousstones. The Lady Lyonesse prepared Castle Perilousfor the distinguished visitors she expected, whowere coming from the most distant parts—fromScotland, Wales, and Cornwall—and to lodge. 62 WHAT BEAUMAINS ASKED OF THE KING. fitly the Kings, Dukes, and Earls who wouldcome with King Arthur. Queen Guenevere and the Queen of Orkneywere among those who were coming, and SirGareth begged all at Castle Perilous not to lethis name be known. Sir Gareth, said Dame Lyonesse, I willlend you a ring, and I beg by the love you bearme that you will return it to me after thetournament, for without it I have little ring will turn its wearer green red, orblue white, and it is like no other ring, forwho wears it can lose no blood, however sorelywounded he may be. Truly, my own lady, answered Sir Gareth,*^ this ring will serve me well, and with its helpno one will need to undo my helm to tend me,and thus recognise me. Sir Gringamore, brother of the Lady Lyon-esse, gave him a bay horse and strong armour,and on the fifteenth of August, when the Feastof the Assumption was kept, King Arthur com-manded his herald
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