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"Delight was cheap there, since for my sake she let all
distress be stilled on the left side of the wheel, which trans-
formed grievous pain to happiness; those on the right side
also became more joyous as Lady Fortune banished every
care because of me. She welcomed me graciously and gave
mea lucky ring to bring to you, mylord. Its nature is such that
you will enjoy wealth and high esteem as long as you wearit;
truly, the ring has powerto gain whateveryou want, whether
riches or victory. That is what she told me. She also gave me
her strongest blessing, one that should always help me in
every ordeal. I did not wantto wait any longer, but took leave
of her at once and set out again on the trail that was to bring
me back here with the victory ring she sent you, which has
the powers of which I have spoken.I don't want you to
lament over mytroubles, since Lady Fortune has sent you this
message with a lucky token that I can get and show to every-
one whowants to see it. I'll tell you anything else you wantto
know about what happened."
Gawein then handed over the ring, the gold andjewels of
which gleamed so brightly that all the knights with Arthur in
the castle were astonished and asked to examine it more
closely.

Diu Crone