"Thank you." He looks up, smiling warmly and without pretense. "It does my heart and conscience good that we shall travel together as friends rather than as man and retainer."

It is a peaceful compromise, and one wherein everyone can be settled, because they are getting what they wished for. He wishes all conflicts could be brought to such an end, and hopes that Arthur would be pleased to see that they had been able to bring their meeting to a place that did not involve blows.

"I had thought to make camp tonight, and then to make for the Holy Wood of Cornwall in the morn. My horse is still in need of rest from our visit to the chapel."