midday
And we doubt not , for that smile he would have fought the bravest knight in all the world and found man 's strength therein . Now the company found itself in the woods and many hours journey away . So they rode hard for they liked not to tarry on the road . Long after midday , King Arthur and his men spread out for the hunt . The forest in which they now found themselves held game and wild animals in plenty . Soon thereafter did the hounds give tongue for they had found the scent . No mean prey had they found though , for the quarry gave them a long race .