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'Sir,' said Sir Geraint, 'I would willingly have to do with that knight, for he hath, by the hands of his dwarf page, most evilly insulted the queen of my dear lord, King Arthur; but I have no armour.'
King Arthur's Knights The Tales Re-told for Boys & Girls Henry Gilbert
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And King Erbin welcomed his son and was glad of his coming, and the next day all the chief subjects, the lords and barons holding land or offices, and the chief tenants of common degree, came into the hall, and, kneeling before Sir Geraint, did honour to him and swore fealty.
King Arthur's Knights The Tales Re-told for Boys & Girls Henry Gilbert
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'I am called Sir Slothful,' said Sir Geraint, 'and I deserve not your worship.
King Arthur's Knights The Tales Re-told for Boys & Girls Henry Gilbert
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At the hall of the baron, whose name was Tewder, and a most knightly and gentle lord, Sir Geraint and the Lady Enid were received with great welcome and hospitality.
King Arthur's Knights The Tales Re-told for Boys & Girls Henry Gilbert
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But ever Sir Geraint was cold and stern to his wife, for he was still angry at her disbelief in him.
King Arthur's Knights The Tales Re-told for Boys & Girls Henry Gilbert
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'If I be alive,' said Sir Geraint, 'you shall hear tidings of me by to-morrow at evensong.'
King Arthur's Knights The Tales Re-told for Boys & Girls Henry Gilbert
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Then, with a great company of his chief warriors, Sir Geraint visited all the bounds of his territory.
King Arthur's Knights The Tales Re-told for Boys & Girls Henry Gilbert
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Then the young earl rose and came to Sir Geraint, and asked him to stay with him at his castle, for he loved all knights of great prowess and would have them to talk to him.
King Arthur's Knights The Tales Re-told for Boys & Girls Henry Gilbert
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'Ah, Sir Geraint,' he said, 'I am sorry if your heart is sore because of my kinsman's poor condition; and if you will give me your friendship, I will abide by your counsel and do what you think I should do of right.'
King Arthur's Knights The Tales Re-told for Boys & Girls Henry Gilbert
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When his fame had spread over all the kingdoms south of Trent, so that no knight that knew him or saw the device of the golden falcon on his shield would have to do with him, Sir Geraint began to seek ease and pleasure, for there was no one who would joust with him.
King Arthur's Knights The Tales Re-told for Boys & Girls Henry Gilbert
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