And as they were celebrating so heartily, a knight in well-made armor came riding a great dappled warhorse that was soaked in sweat. His shield was dented and full of holes, and his hauberk was broken through and the links had come undone in many places. He came galloping up before the castle, brandishing his lance, and when he got to the gate, he stopped and saw the youths high up on the walls having such a very good time together. When he caught sight of them, he began to shout: was there any squire there so bold as to follow him wherever he went and to swear that he would give heed to no man but him? And when Gawainet heard him, he asked him where he would take him.

Vulgate Merlin