Then the varlet went his way and came to the manor, and saluted the lady, and told her from whence he came.
And when she understood that he came from the knight that followed the questing beast: O sweet Lord Jesu, she said, when shall I see that noble knight, my dear son Palomides?
Alas, will he not abide with me?
and therewith she swooned and wept, and made passing great dole.

And then also soon as she might she gave the varlet all that he asked.

And the varlet returned unto Sir Palomides, for he was a varlet of King Mark.
And as soon as he came, he told the knight's name was Sir Palomides.

I am well pleased, said King Mark, but hold thee still and say nothing.
Then they alighted and set them down and reposed them a while.

Anon withal King Mark fell asleep.