And then Sir Gawaine asked him his name.

Then he said: My name is Sir Tristram.

And so either told other their names, and then departed Sir Tristram and rode his way.
And by fortune in a meadow Sir Tristram met with Sir Kay, the Seneschal, and Sir Dinadan.

What tidings with you, said Sir Tristram, with you knights?
Not good, said these knights.

Why so?
said Sir Tristram; I pray you tell me, for I ride to seek a knight.