And then they all returned to the Castle of Grandnostrel, and on their way they took up the wise Alasco, who had remained in the forest. + 

“Nay, father,” said the damsel smiling, “but thou hast been right in all things, and hast taught me better than Plato ever taught.” + 

“And was not I young once myself!” said the sage. So when the bloodred wine had warmed his old veins, and made supple the joints of his aged legs, he tripped a measure in the castle hall, and was very jocund. + 

So the lord of Mountfidget was married to the gentle Euphemia. But when three months were passed and gone, Lieutenant Hossbach had returned to his regimental duties. + 

And love shall still be lord of all. + 