In the Court of King Arthur

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nt's fear as, scowling and menacing, the knight who sa

oy, to flaunt Sir Pellimore. Brave knights

age bearer. I am page to Sir Percival and he would deem it

e but poor sport to thrust my sword through your worthless body. Yet shall I find Sir Pe

if perchance, he thought that the boy would await the blow he found s

Sir Pellimore

, else my dignity would not hold its place." Suiting action to wor

e at the turn of the road of another figure--also on ho

name I do not know, it seems to me that you are in poor b

however, to suit the purpose, change my foe. Such trouncing as I wish

boasting would seeming indicate. Lad," and the newcomer turn

annot do, for even now I bear a message from Sir Percival, whose page I

ir Knight of the arrogant tongue, I hope your

aughed loudly a

le with you, sir, who are unknown but who I hop

l. The Unknown, equally at ease, contented himself with meeting onslaught after ons

e of the brave fight. The Unknown, his champion, perhaps would

ird charge of his foe he met so skillfully that both horses crashed to the ground. On foot, the two men then fought--well and

are truly vanquished," Sir Pellimor

about the waist with mighty strength, hurled him to the ground. And even as the fallen knight,

rs that thy station should not warrant. And yet, I know no

s in the presence of the great Kin

o loyal. So shall we see you again. Kind Merlin," and the King turned to the Wizard, "awaken you this sleeping knig

re am I?" he muttered drowsily. Then as

d Merlin, "he with whom you fought

onless, dumbfounded.

it may, I can say this, that none with whom I fought has had more skill o

his head, humbly and ye

that aside from a hasty temper, thou couldst well honor us

Arthur, King of Britain, and to my fellow knights. And as for you, boy, I say i

King. "So let us back to the castle. We