YWAINE'S SQUIRE

When Ywaine made up his mind to slip away and reach the marvelous spring in Broceliande Forest without first seeking his sovereign's permission, he relied on a trusty squire to help him keep his departure secret.

Though Ywaine did not take him with him, and though he accompanied his instructions with a mild threat, he is described as concealing nothing from this squire. The relationship looks deep and filled with mutual respect; one feels surprised to see so little of the squire, who disappears from the story after this one episode.