on his account no noise or disturbance was made.

(Vv. 5173-5366.) In the early morning they awoke, and prepared again to
mount and ride. Erec was so devoted to his own horse that he would ride
no other. They gave to Enide a mule, for she had lost her palfrey. But
she was not concerned; to judge by her looks, she gave the matter
no thought. She had a good mule with an easy gait that bore her very
comfortably. And it gave her great satisfaction that Erec was not cast
down, but rather assured them that he would recover completely.
Before the third hour they reached Penevric, a strong castle, well and
handsomely situated. There dwelt the two sisters of Guivret; for the
place was agreeable enough. Guivret escorted Erec to a delightful,
airy room in a remote part of the castle. His sisters, at his request,
exerted themselves to cure Erec; and Erec placed himself in their hands,
for they inspired him with perfect confidence. First, they removed the
dead flesh, then applied plaster and lint, devoting to his care all
their skill, like women who knew their business well. Again and again
they washed his wounds and applied the plaster. Four times or more each
day they made him eat and drink, allowing him, however, no garlic or
pepper. But whoever might go in or out Enide was always with him, being
more than any one else concerned. Guivret often came in to ask and
inquire if he wanted anything. He was well kept and well served, and
everything that he wished was willingly done. But the damsels cheerfully
and gladly showed such devotion in caring for him that by the end of a
fortnight he felt no hurt or pain. Then, to bring his colour back, they
began to give him baths. There was no need to instruct the damsels,
for they understood the treatment well. When he was able to walk about.
Guivret had two loose gowns made of two different kinds of silk, one
trimmed with ermine, the other with vair. One was of a dark purple
colour, and the other striped, sent to him as a present by a cousin of
his from Scotland. Enide had the purple gown trimmed with ermine, which
was very precious, while Erec had the striped stuff with the fur, which
was no less valuable. Now Erec was strong and well, cured and recovered.
Now that Enide was very happy and had everything she desired, her great
beauty returned to her; for her great distress had affected her so much
that she was very pale and wan. Now she was embraced and kissed, now she
was blessed with all go