Now 'twas time, since all well had eaten, the covers to bear away From before both man and maiden, and this did the squires straightway. The host would no longer sit there; then the Duchess and Arnivé spake, 495 And they prayed that the twain, Sangivé and Kondrie, they with them might take; And go to the strange-faced heathen, and entreat him in courteous wise-- When Feirefis saw them near him, from his seat did the prince arise, And with Parzival, his brother, stepped forward the queens to meet, By his hand did the Duchess take him, and with fair words the knight would greet; 500 And the ladies and knights who stood there she bade them be seated all-- Then the king and his host came riding, with many a trumpet call; And they heard the sound of music, of tambour, and flute, and horn, With many a blast drew nearer the king of Arnivé born; And the heathen this pomp and rejoicing must hold for a worthy thing-- 505 And Guinevere rode with King Arthur, so came they to Gawain's ring; And goodly the train that followed of ladies and gallant knights, And Feirefis saw among them fair faces with youth's tints bright; And King Gramoflanz rode among them, for Arthur's guest was he, And Itonjé, his love so loyal, true lady, from falsehood free! 510 Then the gallant host dismounted, with many a lady sweet, And Guinevere bade Itonjé her nephew, the heathen, greet. Then the queen herself drew anear him, and she kissed the knight Feirefis, And Gramoflanz and King Arthur received him with friendly kiss; And in honour they proffered service unto him, those monarchs twain, 515 And many a man of his kinsfolk to welcome the prince was fain. And many a faithful comrade Feirefis Angevin had found, Nor in sooth was he loth to own here that he stood upon friendly ground.