 It has been suggested that the prologue to "Guigemar" predates the overall prologue to the "Lais" in the Harley 978 manuscript, the only manuscript that records all twelve of Marie's known lais.Guigemar, son of a loyal vassal to the King of Brittany, is a courageous and wise knight, who despite his many qualities, has been unable to feel romantic love.One day, on a hunting expedition, he mortally wounds a white hind, but he is injured as well.