they see him coming they leap up on their horses all armed and come "Nay, then, Sir, welcome may you be! One other demand have we to make "Sir," say they, "Needs must you come thither without fail, for in such you come not of your own good-will." "Lords," saith he, "Right willingly! never hath my name been "Who hath mis-handled you thus?" saith she. she is?" turneth him full speed; and his fellow with him that was maimed. And thereof, and draweth his sword and smiteth one of them in such wrath away go they toward Castle Orguelleux and the Proud Maiden of the have emprised my way else-whither." Arthur's nephew." that he cutteth off his arm. And the other letteth the bridle go and "Certes, lady, Messire Gawain." wise hath she commanded us that we shall take you thither by force an of you. Will you come with us to the lady in the world who most desireth you, and will make much joy of you at Castle Orguelleux where "Bide, Sir knight!" say they, "And tell us your name without leasing!" "Lord," saith Messire Gawain, "No leisure have I at this time, for I against Messire Gawain, shields on sides and spears in fists. withholden when it hath been asked for. I am called Gawain, King "Where found you him?" Gawain. With that, they leap forward and take him by the bridle, castle and show her the mischief that hath befallen them. findeth two knights sitting by a narrow path in the forest. And when "I have told you plainly that thither will I not go," saith Messire thinking to lead him away by force. And Messire Gawain hath shame