The Gift

Rolf, King Willem's Lord of Arms, has arrived at Camelot bearing a letter and gift from Valiant's father. But Val refuses to accept either, still hurt that his father never gave him his blessing when he left the marsh for Camelot. Too busy with a rigorous training session that week, he inadvertently ignores Rolf.

On the day of a field test, Valiant and Sir Bryant (who has been supervising Valiant's training) are ambushed by the Black Knight. Sir Bryant is wounded by the Knight, so an overmatched Valiant tries to protect both their lives.

As Valiant is about to be killed by the Black Knight, Rolf arrives on the scene. He is able to do away with the Black Knight but not before suffering a mortal wound. Valiant has lost a great friend. Realizing his arrogance in his treatment toward Rolf, he opens his father's letter.

The letter, a poignant apology from King Willem, is filled with a father's love and support. The gift is in the stables- a mighty stallion, the leader of a herd his father tamed himself.

Prince Valiant, Arn, Rowanne, Merlin, King Arthur, Queen Guinevere, Sir Bryant, Sir Gawain, Lord Maldon, The Baron, Rolf