my name. Sire, you knew the
truth concerning all that you asked me. But I must still tell you that
there is in this garden a horn which I doubt not you have seen. I cannot
issue forth from here until you have blown the horn; but then you will
have released me, and then the Joy will begin. Whoever shall hear and
give it heed no hindrance will detain him, when he shall hear the sound
of the horn, from coming straight-way to the court. Rise up, sire! Go
quickly now! Go take the horn right joyfully; for you have no further
cause to wait; so do that which you must do." Now Erec rose, and the
other rises with him, and both approach the horn. Erec takes it and
blows it, putting into it all his strength, so that the sound of it
reaches far. Greatly did Enide rejoice when she heard the note, and
Guivret was greatly delighted too. The King is glad, and so are his
people; there is not one who is not well suited and pleased at this.
No one ceases or leaves off from making merry and from song. Erec could
boast that day, for never was such rejoicing made; it could not be
described or related by mouth of man, but I will tell you the sum of it
briefly and with few words. The news spreads through the country that
thus the affair has turned out. Then there was no holding back from
coming to the court. All the people hasten thither in confusion, some
on foot and some on horse, without waiting for each other. And those who
were in the garden hastened to remove Erec's arms, and in emulation they
all sang a song about the Joy; and the ladies made up a lay which they
called 'the Lay of Joy', [142] but the lay is not well known. Erec was
well sated with joy and well served to his heart's desire; but she who
sat on the silver couch was not a bit pleased. The joy which she saw was
not at all to her taste. But many people have to keep still and look
on at what gives them pain. Enide acted graciously; because she saw her
sitting pensive, alone on the couch, she felt moved to go and speak with
her and tell her about her affairs and about herself, and to strive, if
possible, to make her tell in return about herself, if it did not cause
her too great distress. Enide thought to go alone, wishing to take no
one with her, but some of the most noble and fairest dames and damsels
followed her out of affection to bear her company, and also to comfort
her to whom the joy brings great chagrin; for she assumed that now her
lover would be no longer with her so