Gringolet's Journey To Meet The Green Knight

Gringolet was the most prized horse in all of Camelot. He could easily outrun any horse in the kingdom and had been the victor of many jousts at the young age of eleven years old. It was only natural that it was he who accompanied Gawain on his journey to meet the Green Knight. Just as Gawain was known across all corners of the kingdom for his bravery and chivalry, Gringolet was prized for his speed and power. Gringolet had never felt as fierce as he had when they first set out; he prided himself on his shining saddle and and gleaming gold gear. As Gawain turned to catch one last glimpse of Camelot, Gringolet did the same, as he was equally unsure as to what the journey ahead held for them. The steed understood that there was a possibility that he would not be returning to Camelot. In fact, he knew that he might not see another kingdom at all. …show more content…
Together, Gawain and Gringolet battled bears, trolls, dragons, and other creatures which Gringolet could not name. He saw creatures with wide wings and sharp teeth. However, no matter how impossible the challenge seemed, the pair managed to defeat the beasts in powerful feats which were nearly unbelievable. They continued through the forest in this fashion, eliminating any force that blocked their path. They traveled for many long days, which seemed like years to Gringolet. He was unsure how much longer he could continue in this fashion and he became aware of the weakening Gawain. Although Gawain had faced the natural hurdles seemingly with ease, it began to dawn on him that there was a very small chance that he would be able to hear a mass on Christmas