Guided Sleep Meditation & Sleep Hypnosis from Sleep Cove - English Bedtime Stories - The Green Knight

Starting point is 00:00:01 Hi and welcome to Sleep Cove, the place to get a great night's sleep. Tonight, I'm reading a story that I've always wanted to read, and it's called Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. It's a renowned classic tale of Britain, and it was recently adapted into a film a few years ago. The book I'm reading from is from my private members' lives. library I go to and is over 120 years old. Check out my social media channels to see this book. It's really beautiful and it's actually green itself with some gold inlays. It's slightly

Starting point is 00:00:46 fallen apart but the library have adapted it to help it keep going. It also says that this story was written between 1350 and 1400 AD. So I have a very 1,300 AD. So I have to do that. I just I really hope you enjoy it. Begin the story of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Part 1, The Coming of the Green Knight. It was Christmastime at the court of King Arthur, that famous king of Britain, and all was joy in the halls and chambers of the Palace of Camelot. lovely ladies and brave knights danced and sung together and had a merry time until the hour of the great feast which was held to celebrate the new year to this feast were bidden all the lords and ladies of the court and the head of whom sat arthur's queen in a beautiful robe

Starting point is 00:01:59 embroidered with gems. Lower down at the same table sat the squires and pages and ladies in waiting when they had done their duty of attending on the wants of their masters and mistresses. One however,

Starting point is 00:02:20 among this gay company sat at the board with a gloomy face and downcast hair and this was King of Arthur himself. He would not touch food, nor even sit still for long, but walked up and down with restless looks. Presently, he told the reason why. For years, it had happened that at each new year, one of the nights had performed some marvellous deed, but this year, nothing of the kind had occurred.

Starting point is 00:03:03 This vexed the king, and though he joined with his friends in talk, he would not eat nor rest till he had witnessed some strange or noble adventure. Beside his seat on the raised platform, sat his favourite nephew, Sir Gawain, who had laid, lately been made in night, together with others of his special friends. Still the king would not take his seat. At last, with a great blast of trumpets, the feast was served. Before each pair of guests, we're set twelve silver dishes containing different kinds of meat, beside fluggins of wine and beer, but scarcely had they begun to eat when with a crash the whole door was thrown open

Starting point is 00:04:07 and a knight on horseback rushed into the room. He was of immense height with a very broad chest and shoulders and he was clothed entirely in green. A richly embroidered green cloak. trimmed with fur fell from his shoulders. A green hood was thrown back from his hair, and bright golden spurs gleamed from his green stockings. Even his belt and the stones which shone in it were of the same hue. He sat upon a green saddle, embroidered very beautifully with birds and fur.

Starting point is 00:04:57 flies, and the horse upon which he rode was as green as grass. Its hair was decked with golden threads and its tail bound with a green ribbon. And great beard, like a bush, fell upon the night's breath. He looked like one who would give heart blaze if occasion offered. In his hands, however, he carried neither spear nor shield, but in one a holly bow, and in the other an axe, the edge which gleamed as bright and keen as a razor. In this array, the green knight entered the hall. He bowed to no one, but gazed around him. saying in a loud voice,

Starting point is 00:06:01 Where is the governor of this company? I would speak reason with him. And having said this, he gazed at each night in turn, as though he would discover by their looks, which of them had the most renowned. A great silence had fallen on that gay country, company. Never before had they seen so strange a figure of this green knight, and partly, from fear and partly from politeness, towards their host, they answered nothing. But Arthur

Starting point is 00:06:48 stood up on the raised dais, and welcomed the stranger with kindly words. A light from your horse, he said, and stay a while with us, so that we may know your will. Nay, said the knight, I must not linger here, but I have heard of your noble followers, and also of your courtesy to strangers, and I may come to seek the most valiant man in your court, that I may try him. that I am come with no hostile intent you may see by my holy branch, though at home I have both shield and spear to use at need, and now I pray you to grant the sport I ask. Then Arthur told him that he should not fail in that brave throng to find an opponent worthy of him, saying, If it is a battle you crave, you shall quickly find one to fight with you. Nay, answered the green knight, looking around and scorn,

Starting point is 00:08:15 I seek no fight with these. here are but beardless children no fair match for me what I ask is but to play at a Christmas game there are plenty of brave men here let one stand forth and strike a blow with this axe of mine

Starting point is 00:08:39 which shall be his reward for that deed with it he shall strike and I will abide the stroke. All I demand is that I am allowed to give him a blow in return within a 12 month and a day. At these words, a deep silence fell upon the court, while all men, both high and low, stared in dismay upon the night. but to the green stranger night

Starting point is 00:09:17 laughed a scornful laugh rolled his red eyes around bent his green brows and waved his beard to right and left as he cried what is this Arthur's court truly it is

Starting point is 00:09:37 with ease that the glory of the round table is overturned were the word of one man's speech. Then Arthur, blushed for shame, with such words should be spoken. And in hot anger he said, Not so, no man is afraid of your great words in this company. Give me the axe, and you shall have your will.

Starting point is 00:10:10 At once the green knight, leaped to the ground and handed the king his axe, and while Arthur flourished it right and left to try its weight, the stranger, carelessly stroking his beard with one hand, drew down his coat with the other, and prepared to meet the blow. But before aught could be done, Sir Gawain had sprung before the dais, and bending before the king, said, I beseech thee, Sir King, let this undertaking be mine. Then as the king hesitated, and would have refused, Sir Gawain, explained, it was not fair, nor seemly, that Arthur should do this deed, while so many bold ones

Starting point is 00:11:11 were anxious to win renown. I know, said he, but I am the weakest of all these noblemen and that my life would be the least loss of any of them. But I am ready, and more than ready to meet this night, as you are my uncle. And I've asked, first of all, I pray you grant me this spoon.

Starting point is 00:11:42 All the rest of you, the nobles, then joined in and petitioned Arthur to give Gawain the game. So the king bade his young nephew rise and take the axe, and he blessed him, wishing him good luck, and telling him to keep steady both heart and hand. Then Sir Gawain took the axe and boldly faced his opponent. The green knight looked at the same. him with interest and asked his name and whether he would abide by the agreement. In good faith, replied the youth, I, Gawain, will give you one stroke and a twelve month after, whatever shall happen. I will take another from you, with what weapon you please.

Starting point is 00:12:38 It gives me joy, Sir Gawain, said the Green Knight, to think that I shall receive a blow from you, but you must swear to me that you will seek me to receive the blow in return. Where shall I seek you? asked Sir Gawain. Tell me your name and abode, and I will find you, by my sure faith. When you have smitten me, said the night, then I will tell you my home and name. And if I do not speak at all, then so much the better for you. now take your weapon and let us see

Starting point is 00:13:20 what sort of blow you can give Gladly sir Forsooth Sir Gawain The green knight Forthwith Put his long hair aside And stooping forward a little Showed his bare neck to the axe

Starting point is 00:13:38 And Sir Gawain With one mighty blow Cut his head right off so that it fell to the ground and rolled among the feet of the guests But the green knight Neither faltered nor fell Rushing amongst them

Starting point is 00:13:59 He picked it up Leaped into the saddle And turning round to them Held up the head Which opened its eyes And addressing Sir Gawain said Look you Be ready to be ready to

Starting point is 00:14:15 Ready as you have promised, and seek me till you find me. Get you to the Green Chapel, there to receive a blow on New Year's morn. See that you fail not. Come or be called recreant forever. Forthwith, the knight rushed out of the hall, still carrying his head in his hand. King Arthur laughed aloud with joy at such an adventure, and strove to cheer the Queen, who was much dismayed at so strange a sight saying, Dear Lady, be not afraid, such marvels well become the Christmas season, and now I will go

Starting point is 00:15:06 to meet with a glad heart, for I have seen a wondrous adventure. Then he smiled at Sir Gawain And bade them hang up his axe And sit down at the table And they all feasted Happily Until the day was ended Part 2

Starting point is 00:15:32 The Journey of Sir Gawain As the year passed on The strange adventure Of the Green Night Was at first often discussed at the court But gradually it fainted from remembrance and became almost forgotten. Springtime came and the groves grew leafy

Starting point is 00:15:58 and the birds sang for joy of the summer at hand. Then the soft winds of summer blew over the sweet flowers wet with dewdrops, but soon came harvest time and blew the dust about The leaves dropped from the trees, and the grass turned grey, and before they knew it, winter had come again. Then began Sir Gawain to think of his dread journey. On all hallows' eve, the king made a feast in honour of his nephew. But none were very merry, for all began to remember what was at hand. When the feast was over, Sir Gawain knelt before the king and said,

Starting point is 00:16:53 Now my lord, I ask me of you to depart, but I am bound tomorrow to seek the green night. Then all the knights crowded round with sorrow in their hearts and began to give good counsel and comfort to the young knight. But he answered them bravely and said, why should I fear? What should a man do but face his peril with a bold heart? So in the morrow he asked for his armour and they prepared to put it on. A carpet was spread on the floor onto which he stepped and the work of fastening on the armour was begun. He was first arrayed in a silken vest, then steeled,

Starting point is 00:17:47 shoes were fastened on his feet and long steel gaiters on his legs. These last were continued almost to the waist in which were known as greaves. Then came the steel breastplate with well burnished plates for the arms and elbows and gloves of jointed steel for the hands. Over all this was placed the coat of richly ornamented metal. Spurs were fastened on the heels and his sword tied to his belt with a silken girdle. In this brave array, the knight took leave of King Arthur and the court and mounted on Gringollat his horse, whose harness glittered like the gleam of the sun. They handed him his helmet, which after ancient custom he kissed before putting it on his head.

Starting point is 00:18:50 And as he did, so the diamonds set round in a band sparkled like the stars in heaven. Then he lifted at the shield, on which was shown a curious device called a pentangle painted in bright gold. This pentangle was known as the endless knot For no one could say Where the figure began or ended And his five angles or corners Were to remind the knight That he must keep his five wits

Starting point is 00:19:26 Bright and clear Then Sir Gawain reached for his lance And a bidding her last farewell Spurred up to his horse and rode away, leaving much sorrow behind him. It was a long and lonely road on which the knight now found himself. Mile after mile he travelled, and yet he met no man and had no one to talk to but his horse.

Starting point is 00:19:58 At last he reached the borders of North Wales and entered a great wilderness of land called Wirral. There he found, but few who loved either God or man, and none could give him tidings of the green knight or the green chapel. Many a steep hill and deep river did he pass on his lonely way, and nowhere did he find a friend but often had to fight for his life with evil men, as well as with serpents, wolves and bores. The weather too grew so bitterly cold that he hardly knew how to endure it, for the rain fell and drenched him with water, and then came the frost and bitter wind and froze him stiff, so that his head was hung round with icicles. He had little food and little rest, and there in peril, who travelled on till Christmas Eve. When the dawn of the next day broke, Sir Gawain found himself in a deep forest, full of very ancient oak trees,

Starting point is 00:21:16 and on the branches of which sat a multitude of sad little birds, pipping piteously because of the intense cold. The night by this time was very heavy at heart, for it seemed as though he would spend, send the happy Christmas tide out in the cold and wet among the shivering birds. Suddenly, however, he saw something gleam among the oak trees, high up on a hill in the mist of the forest, and as he rode towards it, he saw that it was the gateway of a beautiful castle. He rode up the pathway as fast as he was.

Starting point is 00:22:04 could, only to find the drawbridge raised from the moat and the gates shut fast. Standing on the farther bank, Sir Gawain gazed longingly at the far buildings with its strong walls and gleaming round towers. Then raising his voice in desperation, he gave a great shout. Immediately a porter appeared at the entrance and asked his errand. Good sir, said Gawain, ask the High Lord of this house to grant a weary traveller our lodging. You are welcome to dwell here, as long as you like, was the ready answer. The drawbridge was let down and the gate opened wide to receive him. The first thing that every good knight

Starting point is 00:23:03 sees to do is the stumbling of his horse and directly that was done Sir Gawain gladly let himself be conducted to the great hall where one man took his helmet and another his sword and all pressed round him to do him some service a huge fire burned gaily in the midst and as they brought him towards it, the lord of the castle came running from his own room,

Starting point is 00:23:36 embraced him warmly and bade him welcome. The knight returned his embrace and then looked with interest at his host. He was a great tallman with a broad beard of the colour of a beaver and his face was as red as fire but he seemed full of kindness and hospitality Calling a page to wait upon Sir Gawain, he led his guest into a bedchamber, decked with silken curtains and rich tapestry.

Starting point is 00:24:12 There Gawain took off his armour and put on fine robes, which became him so well that he looked the comelyest of knights. A chair was placed for him close to the fireside And there after he had washed A delicious meal was set before him With all kind of dainties and rich wines When he had eaten they all began to ask him questions And when he told them that he came from Arthur's court There was great joy in the hall

Starting point is 00:24:50 for everyone had heard the fame of Arthur and each began to say to the other, Now shall we see courteous manners, and hear noble speech, for we have among us the flower of chivalry. Meantime, there passed through the hall two ladies, one of whom was the wife of the lord of the castle. Very fair was she in a great contrast to the other, who led her by the hand. For the latter was yellow and wrinkled, broad and awkward of figure, and evidently very ugly, though most of her face was hidden. Then Sir Gawain, with knightly courtesy, bowed low before them, and according to custom, begged leave to serve the fair mistress of the castle as her true servant.

Starting point is 00:25:55 Thus talking together they sat by the fire, while wine and spices were served, and much fun was made when the lord of the house took off his hood and hanging it on a spear promised it to anyone of his followers who made the others laugh most. So Knight drew on, and Sir Gawain, being very wary, retired to rest. The next day was the joyous feast of Christmas, and for three days high, revels were held within the castle walls, to which many guests were bidden. Everyone was kind to Gawain, but most of all the Lord of the Castle and his Fair Lady. At length, the guests began to depart. and Sir Gawain's heart grew heavy

Starting point is 00:26:51 as he thought of leaving those hospitable walls At the first mention of such a thing however his host assured him that he held it a great honour to entertain such a guest and begged him to stay longer then as Gawain hesitated the Lord asked him kindly

Starting point is 00:27:13 what noble deed had driven him from Arthur's court at Christmas time, to which the knight replied that a high errand, and one that must soon be befalled, had driven him forth to a certain place. And I would, he added with a sigh, that I knew where to find it, for I would not for the world,

Starting point is 00:27:42 fail to be there on New Year's morning. "'Tis the green chapel I seek, and a green knight who dwells there. "'Therefore, if you have heard of him, I pray you tell me where he is to be found, "'for the time grows very short, and I would sooner die than fail on my errand.' At this his host gave a great laugh and said, "'Do not trouble about the green chapel, for when the time comes I will show you the way it is not more than two miles from the castle

Starting point is 00:28:19 so you may sleep here at your ease on New Year's Eve and keep your trist on New Year's morn then Gawain was very glad and joyfully consented to wait a while at the castle until the appointed day arrived Will request only did his host make And that was that while he went hunting early next morning Sir Gawain would stay at home and amuse his wife

Starting point is 00:28:53 When the night agreed he made this further stipulation Saying whatever I win in the wood shall be yours If you will give to me whatever you win at home The bargain was made and they went happily to rest. Part three, Sir Gawain keeps his trist. When Gawain had gone to rest, the lord of the castle said to his lady, I have devised a plan to try the honour and good faith of this young knight.

Starting point is 00:29:38 He is bound to keep Trist on New Year's morn. and to perform a hard task. Do you now meet him tomorrow while I am hunting, and persuade him not to fulfil his agreement? Giving him some good token of your goodwill towards him, that he may not guess your purpose, for he seems too gentle and yielding to be of nightly stuff, and will ever he is a true knight or not I wish to know,

Starting point is 00:30:20 but if he holds out and keeps his word he may meet his death on New Year's morn. To this, the lady willingly agreed, for she thought it a pity that so fair a youth should die so soon, and prepared to do all that her husband wished. Next morning, before daybreak, the bugle sounded amidst the barking of the house, and the lord of the castle mounted his horse and rode off to the hunt. When it grew light, Sir Gawain arose and sought the hall, where he was soon joined by the lovely lady of the house. She greeted him very kindly,

Starting point is 00:31:17 saying that she felt it an honour to entertain so noble a knight, but Gawain protested that he was but her servant, and willing to serve her in all things. If that is so, said the lady, smiling upon her, him, you will do well to go no farther, but to stay here with us for a long, long while. Then Sir Gawain shook his head sadly, for he remembered his promise. The lady pretended to be offended, saying that he did not really care to do her will. I do not believe you are Gawain in truth, said she.

Starting point is 00:32:07 for he would ear this have done what a lady asked him, for since he will not listen to me now, promise me to stay at home tomorrow morning and talk with me again, and meantime take this kerchief in token of my goodwill. The rest of the day passed happily enough, in talk and merriment, in which both the older and younger lady

Starting point is 00:32:37 took their fair share with the knight. At length, the hunters returned home. Sir Gawain hurried out to meet his host, who greeted him courteously and bade all the household to assemble in the hall. A great stag slain by his hand was then brought in and laid upon the floor, and calling Gawain,

Starting point is 00:33:04 he asked if he had not, done a good day's work. Indeed, yes, said the night, here is a finer venison that I have seen in wintertime for seven years past. I give it to you all, Gawain, said the host, according to the agreement we made together. And I, replied Gawain, giving him the silken kerchief, give to you, according to the same agreement, that I have gained whilst I remained at home. And where did you get this? asked his host. But Gawain answered, ask me no more, for we did not agree to explain things, but to exchange what we each obtained.

Starting point is 00:34:06 The lord of the castle seemed quite quite. satisfied, and they went happily together to supper. That night, the same agreement was made, and, at Cockrow, the lord of the castle again, set off a hunting. Once again, when Sir Gawain had risen, the lady approached him, and began to beg and pray him not to leave her on New Year's Day. I will give you anything in the world, if you promise me this, said she. I must not promise that, replied the steadfast night, though he longed to do something to please the beautiful dame. Then said she, I would like to know why you are so young and active, and are ready to give up your life to this unknown enemy.

Starting point is 00:35:03 you ought to be glad of this chance of escape. Why is it to pray that you refuse me? I am Arthur's knight, replied Gawain and your true servant, while I may live. Then the lady gave him a ring in token of goodwill and said no more. Meantime, the hunters were busy with a great ball. which after killing three men and several dogs had turned to bay in a hole in a rock by the side of a brook.

Starting point is 00:35:44 No one dared approach him except the master who were lighted from his horse and sought to attack him with his sword but the ball rushed upon him with a foam dropping from his huge tusks and it was only by great skill that he managed to put an end to the wild beast.

Starting point is 00:36:09 Then, with much noise of bugles and baying of dogs, the ball's head was placed upon a spear and carried home before the lord of the castle. Sir Gawain was quickly summoned to see the head and hear the description of the huge ball and was full of admiration. Now Gawain cried the host, All this spoil is yours according to our bond,

Starting point is 00:36:41 What have you for me in return? Then the knight gave him the ring which the lady had given him, At which the lord of the castle embraced him warmly, saying that he was the pleasantest guest he had ever entertained. That night, Sir Gawain begged his host to let him depart on the morrow, but he feared lest the persuasions of that fair lady should act against his honour. But the Lord of the House assured him that he would reach the Green Chapel on New Year's Mall, and he begged him to stay another night on the same agreement as before.

Starting point is 00:37:27 Next morning, the Master was away very early, after a fox, while Gawain, walking in a clear frosty night, from a terrible dream of the Green Chapel, arose and sought the hall. There, as he sat in heavy thought, that lovely lady, came again to him, and besought him with many gentle words, to lay his sadness aside and give up all idea of keeping his trist, bidding him enjoy his life and be merry while he could, and to think no more of the green knight. Sir Gawain was hard-pressed, for his life was very dear to him, but he dreaded less he should become a traitor to his king and a recreant knight and will not listen to her words.

Starting point is 00:38:26 Then the lady went for him And gave him a green silk girdle Bidding him keep it in remembrance of her And tell no one of the gift This coin was unwilling to do But she insisted saying Whoever is girdled with this girdle Cannot be very sorely wounded or slain

Starting point is 00:38:53 But the knight Thought of his coming adventure at the Green Chapel, and though it went against his conscience, he agreed to keep the gift a secret. That night, the master brought home only the skin of a fox, which he gave to Gawain, but received nothing in return. When bedtime came, Sir Gawain obeyed his host farewell, and thanking him for his happy visit, asked that he would send a man with him to show him the way to the Green Chapel in the morning. A servant was given him for that purpose, and after taking a sorrowful leave of the ladies,

Starting point is 00:39:41 Sir Gawain retired to bed. Little did he sleep, however, for he had much to think about, and all too soon the morrow came. New Year's morn was dark and stormed. me, and the dales were full of snowdrifts, as Sir Gawain rode forth. He had put on his armour, though it was covered with rust, and around his waist, he wrapped the lady's gift. The gates were opened, and the night passed out, accompanied only by his guide into the dark of the early morning. After riding for some way, the servant stopped, saying, you are now close by the Green Chapel, and a perilous place you will find it. The Lord of that place is stiff and stern,

Starting point is 00:40:42 bigger than any four in Arthur's house, and none passes by the Green Chapel, whom he does not beat to death with blows from his fist. It matters not, whether it be chule or monk, or any man else, he kills them all. Wherefore, good Sir Gawain have naught to do with this man, for no one can fight against him. Escape by some other way, I swear to you most solemnly, I will never say that you attempted to fly. from any man. But Gawain replied that to flee would mark him as a coward, and therefore to the chapel

Starting point is 00:41:29 he must go, whatever should happen to him there. Well, said the other, if it please you to lose your life, put your helmet on your head and your sword in your hand, and ride down the narrow path by yonder rock where you will come to the bottom of the valley look a little to the left and you'll see the chapel and the man who guards it and the servant took leave of him and left sir gawain alone at first the knight's heart sank within him but he pulled himself together saying now when i neither weep nor groan i am ready and willing to do God's will and keep my word. When he rode down the hill into the dale and looking about him saw at first only steep high banks. How last he saw a little hill and alighting from his horse began to walk around it. Presently he came to an old cave in the hill and said to himself,

Starting point is 00:42:44 If this is the Green Chapel, tis a strange place enough. Then as he roamed about, he heard a loud noise from within, which sounded like the clattering of an axe upon a millstone. No noise shall frighten me, said the knight boldly, and shouted aloud, Who dwells here to hold discourse with me? from within a deep voice answered bidding him stay where he was and a little later there suddenly appeared from the mouth of the dark cavern the terrible figure of the green knight just as he had looked when he first entered arthur's court hoarding in his hand a brand-new axe he met gawain without any greeting but the latter bowed cautiously to him and made him note that he had kept his appointment to the very day. God preserve you, said the green knight. You have timed your journey like a true man. You know our

Starting point is 00:43:59 agreement that on New Year's day I should return your bow. Now we are here alone. Have off your helmet, therefore, and take your pay at once. I will not grud you your stroke, said the brave knight, and forthwith, with undaunted countenance, he took off his helmet and bared his neck, leaning forward for the blow.

Starting point is 00:44:28 Then the man in green seized his grim weapon and raising it aloft, brought it down with all his force. But before it could touch him, Sir Gawain shrank a little with his shoulder, elders. The other held back the axe and reproved him saying, surely you are not that Gawain of whom men think so highly, for you flinch before you were touched. I never shrank when you struck me. Therefore surely I should be called the better man. I flinched once, said Sir Gawain,

Starting point is 00:45:11 much ashamed, but I do so no more, only give me my stroke at once, for tis hard to wait. How about thee then, for the green knight, and with that he aimed another great blow, but stayed it again, as he saw Gawain stand still as a stone. Now I perceive, said the knight, that your heart is brave, and unspoilt, yet must I hit thee this time. Strike on, said Gawain, you threaten too long. Then the green knight raised aloft the axe and brought it down on Gawain's neck so that the sharp edge just cut the skin and a few drops of blood fell onto the snow.

Starting point is 00:46:09 When the young knight saw them He enceived his sword Joyfully saying You have had your blow And now if you give more I shall readily requite you Our agreement was only for one stroke

Starting point is 00:46:28 Come now and fight if you will But the green knight rested on his axe And looking kindly on the young man said, Bold night, be not so rough. I promised you one stroke, and now you have it.

Starting point is 00:46:47 Be satisfied. I could have dealt thee one far worse, but I would not. With one blow, I threatened you for the covenant made between us that first night. Another I gave you,

Starting point is 00:47:05 because he failed once, being tempted thwarted, A true man should restore truly, and then he need fear no harm. I know that you are wearing my wife's girdle. I sent her to try you, and faultless you were found. Yet you sinned a little by keeping that gift secret from me, and for that I gave you that tap with my axe. Sir Gawain

Starting point is 00:47:37 stood confounded at these words as he recognised his host under the appearance of the Green Knight Then Cursed be cowardice And want of truth He cried And of fastening the girdle

Starting point is 00:47:54 He threw it to the night Confessing himself to her being guilty Of untruth And want of faith Then the other said laughing you have so bravely confessed your sin that I hold you as clean as if you had never done wrong

Starting point is 00:48:12 I give you therefore this gold hemmed girdle to wear as a token of your adventure at the Green Chapel and now dear Gawain come again to my house and stay there as long as you will nay indeed said Gawain

Starting point is 00:48:31 too long have I lingered already, but Blaspe tied you for your goodness to me, and as for the girdle, as it has made me break my troth, I will wear it in remembrance of my fault. So now when pride shall prick me, oh look at this ribbon, will bring me low. Now I pray you, tell me your right name, and I will be gone. I am called Burnlack of the High Desert, replied to the Green Knight. I was in old days, a pupil of Morgan Le Fay, who taught me how to wear this disguise, that I might test the renown of the round table. She is elder of my race, therefore return with me and make Mary in my house. But Gawain refused to go with the girl with the

Starting point is 00:49:29 green knight, and bidding him affectionate farewell, he rode away to Arthur's court. Wild ways he rode until, at last, he reached the court, where all were overjoyed to see him return. The king and the knights asked him eagerly what had befallen him, and Sir Gawain told him all of his adventures and the tale of the green girdle. He showed also the cut on his neck And he groaned for grief and shame And hid his face in the hands as he cried

Starting point is 00:50:08 Lo, this is the band of blame A token of my cowardice and want of truth I must needs wear it As long as I live But the king and his court comforted him And all the knights of the round table agreed to wear a bright green belt for Gawain's sake so he might no longer be ashamed, and Sir Gawain had honour among the knights,

Starting point is 00:50:39 because he kept his word and sought out to the green knight at the time appointed.

Guided Sleep Meditation & Sleep Hypnosis from Sleep Cove - English Bedtime Stories - The Green Knight

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