Then in the meanwhile there came a varlet from the court of King
Arthur, and told them of the great tournament that should be at
Lonazep, and how these lands, Cornwall and Northgalis, should be
against all them that would come.
CHAPTER LV. How Sir Tristram met with Sir Dinadan, and of their
devices, and what he said to Sir Gawaine’s brethren.
Now turn we unto Sir Tristram, that as he rode a-hunting he met with
Sir Dinadan, that was come into that country to seek Sir Tristram. Then
Sir Dinadan told Sir Tristram his name, but Sir Tristram would not tell
him his name, wherefore Sir Dinadan was wroth. For such a foolish
knight as ye are, said Sir Dinadan, I saw but late this day lying by a
well, and he fared as he slept; and there he lay like a fool grinning,
and would not speak, and his shield lay by him, and his horse stood by
him; and well I wot he was a lover. Ah, fair sir, said Sir Tristram are
ye not a lover? Mary, fie on that craft! said Sir Dinadan. That is evil
said, said Sir Tristram, for a knight may never be of prowess but if he
be a lover. It is well said, said Sir Dinadan; now tell me your name,
sith ye be a lover, or else I shall do battle with you. As for that,
said Sir Tristram, it is no reason to fight with me but I tell you my
name; and as for that my name shall ye not wit as at this time. Fie for
shame, said Dinadan, art thou a knight and durst not tell thy name to
me? therefore I will fight with thee. As for that, said Sir Tristram, I
will be advised, for I will not do battle but if me list. And if I do
battle, said Sir Tristram, ye are not able to withstand me. Fie on
thee, coward, said Sir Dinadan.
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