If Grail would come back with him, so much the better.
Walter was left to refresh himself after his journey.

He changed his clothes, and presently sat down to a meal.

But appetite by this time failed him.

He had the table cleared ten minutes after it was laid.
He was in the utmost uneasiness.

Could it be Grail who had called?
He tried to assure himself that it must be a mistake.