Lord Arthur, please let me speak. What is it, Gawain? Please, let me take up this challenge.I have not yet had a chance to prove myself.I beg you to grant me this favour. Noble Gawain, take the axe.

The next day Bercilak left at dawn, while Gawain lay sleeping until nearly midday.He was awakened by a tiny noise.With one eye he saw the door open and the lady of the castle tip-toed towards his ...