But now as Bené hearkened, and knew of a truth Gawain Was brother unto her lady, and must fight on the grassy plain, Then drave griefs plough its furrows thro' her heart, both deep and sore, And filled them with flood of sorrow, for truth in her heart she bore. 250 And she quoth, 'Ride hence, accursèd, thou false and faithless one, For steadfast love and loyal thine heart hath never won!' The king and his knights they rode hence, and the lads of Arthur's train They took the heroes' chargers, weary with strife the twain. Then Parzival, and Gawain, and Bené, that maiden bright, 255 They rode to the camp of King Arthur with many a gallant knight. And Parzival in manhood had so borne the prize away That all men were glad at his coming, and rejoiced in his fame that day. And more, if I can, would I tell ye--the wise men of either host Spake but of this man, of his valour in this wise they made their boast, 260 'Wot ye well who hath here been victor? 'Twas Parzival, he alone!' And so fair was his face to look on none fairer was ever known. So thought they who looked upon him, and they swear it, both man and maid-- So he came to the tent of Gawain; and little his host delayed, But he bade them bring costly raiment, and rich as was his own gear, 265 And alike were they clad, the heroes, and all folk must the marvel hear That Parzival came among them, of whose glory all men had heard, And the fame of his deeds so knightly, and no mouth but spake this word. Quoth Gawain, 'Art thou fain to look on four queens who are kin to thee, And other fair ladies with them, then thy guide will I gladly be.' 270 Quoth Gamuret's son, 'If fair ladies be here thou shalt vex them not With the sight of my face, for no kindness from woman shall be my lot Since by Plimizöl's bank they hearkened to the shame that upon me fell: May their honour of God be guarded, for ever I wish them well, But my shame weigheth heavy on me, and it vexeth so sore my heart, 275 I were fain ne'er to look on woman, but live me a life apart'