Then there is great rejoicing by all around. The demon on the
ground surrenders at once, and Yvain calls off his lion. For only
a heartless man does not listen when his enemy begs for mercy.
The people of the town flock around him, asking him to forgive
them for their rudeness before.
He
says he does not remember that
they have done him any harm at all, and they cheer and praise
his courtesy. For they are glad that now he must be the lord of
this land and marry the daughter of the castle.
Yet Yvain refuses, saying he is not free to marry anyone and that he must follow the girl he came with. The lord of the castle is very angry and threatens to make Yvain his prisoner, but at last, seeing that nothing will change his mind, agrees to let him go.
Then Yvain releases the ragged silk-weavers and they come out of the castle two by two, feeling rich indeed now they have their freedom. They follow Yvain, the girl and the lion for many miles, and he gives them protection on the road, until at last they wish him joy and health and happiness, and take another path to return to the Isle of the Maidens.
