Max and I raised our caps and reined our horses toward the main road.

As we approached, the ladies and one of the gentlemen resumed their journey toward Cambrai Gate, but the others awaited us.

When we reached them we found, to our surprise, Duke Charles and my Lord d'Hymbercourt.
"Ah, it is our unknown knight who was so eager to fight Count Calli," exclaimed the duke.
"And still eager, Your Grace," answered Max.

He uncovered upon approaching the duke, but after a moment said, "By Your Grace's leave," and resumed his cap.

I, of course, remained uncovered.