Then Arthur 's men set forth , and Kilweh with them , and journeyed till they reached the largest castle in the world , and a black man came out to meet them . ` Whence comest thou , O man ? ' asked they , ` and whose is that castle ? ' ` That is the castle of Gwrnach the giant , as all the world knows , ' answered the man , ` but no guest ever returned thence alive , and none may enter the gate except a craftsman , who brings his trade . ' But little did Arthur 's men heed his warning , and they went straight to the gate . ` Open ! ' cried Gwrhyr . ' I will not open , ' replied the porter . ` And wherefore ? ' asked Kai . ` The knife is in the meat , and the drink is in the horn , and there is revelry in the hall of Gwrnach the giant , and save for a craftsman who brings his trade the gate will not be opened to-night . ' ` Verily , then , I may enter , ' said Kai , ` for there is no better burnisher of swords than I. ' ` This will I tell Gwrnach the giant , and I will bring thee his answer . ' ` Bid the man come before me , ' cried Gwrnach , when the porter had told his tale , ` for my sword stands much in need of polishing , ' so Kai passed in and saluted Gwrnach the giant . ` Is it true what I hear of thee , that thou canst burnish swords ? ' ` It is true , ' answered Kai . Then was the sword of Gwrnach brought to him . ` Shall it be burnished white or blue ? ' said Kai , taking a whetstone from under his arm . ` As thou wilt , ' answered the giant , and speedily did Kai polish half the sword . The giant marvelled at his skill , and said : ` It is a wonder that such a man as thou shouldst be without a companion . ' '
I have a companion , noble sir , but he has no skill XXXXX this art . '
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