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So came he into the pillared hall, and there he found the Lady walking to and fro by the high-seat; and when he drew nigh she turned on him, and said in a voice rather eager than angry: "What hast thou done, Squire? Why art thou come before me?"
He was abashed, and bowed before her and said: "O gracious Lady, thou badest me service, and I have been about it."