yet I doubt not Sir Tristram did the deed well and since it leaves me
free to stay and have part in the jousting, I am not displeased."

"And methinks," added Sir Launcelot, "Sir Tristram will make his way
hither, for tournament such as this holds all alluring call."

King Arthur, together with Ban of Northumberland, and Sir Percival
were declared the judges for all but the last of the three days.

Now then Sir Percival, finding a moment's brief respite, followed by
his page rode to the palace where sat his mother and two sisters.
There he found Sir Uwaine already in deep converse with Helene, who
was the older of the two maidens and whose knight he was.

"See you, son, there do be knights who find time to pay respect to us,
even though our own are slower footed." So spoke the Lady Olande yet
did it jestingly and with no intent to hurt for she had great love for
her son.

"And I doubt not, Uwaine does make up for any seeming lack of mine,"
replied Sir Percival. "If, mother mine, I were not made a judge, my
time would be more my own.

"But here, I must have lost what manners I have been taught. Mother,
this is Allan who is my page, and these, Allan, are my sisters Helene
and Yosalinde. Allan is son of Sir Gaunt, whom you all know. Forgive
my not making you known before this, lad."

Pleasantly did the ladies greet him and so well that he found no
embarrassment therewith. And so now Sir Percival turned and spoke in