As soon as he got out of the court, he started looking for answers. In page 188 it says “ he knocked at every house, searched every place, yes, anywhere that offered hope of grace”. He was very desperate for an answer. Some said money some said “jollity and pleasure” and some others said “fun in bed”. He knew that those weren't the right answers.
On his way back he met this old lady.the knight asked her what to women most desire? And the old lady’s answer was power over men. In page 190 it says “my liege and lady in general, said he ,a woman wants the self-same