Well, said Sir Tristram, now I understand the manner of your battle, but in any wise have remembrance of your promise that ye have made with me to do battle with me this day fortnight.

I shall not fail you, said Sir Palomides.

Well, said Sir Tristram, as at this time I will not fail you till that ye be out of the danger of your enemies.
So they mounted upon their horses, and rode together unto that forest, and there they found a fair well, with clear water bubbling.

Fair sir, said Sir Tristram, to drink of that water have I courage; and then they alighted off their horses.

And then were they ware by them where stood a great horse tied to a tree, and ever he neighed.