After some hesitation Cuthbert resolved to set out to see his friend, and after six days' travel he arrived at the castle of the knight.
Sir Baldwin received him with immense joy.

He had not heard of him since they parted at Zara, and he feared that a fate similar to that which had befallen King Richard had overtaken Cuthbert, even if he were still alive.
"Have you seen aught of the king, our master ?" the good knight inquired.
"Nothing," Cuthbert said.

"I know no more than yourself.

Indeed, I hoped to have learned something from you as to the king." "I was separated from him at Gortz, and while he was taken a prisoner to the archduke, I was allowed to pursue my way.

I had many difficulties and dangers, and was some weeks in finding my way back.