Near the end of August, the Wart finds himself an outcast from his own castle: Ector, Kay, the Nurse, Hob, the sergeant, and even the Dog Boy all complain of having no time for him. Dejected, he visits Merlyn, who is knitting a nightcap. After the Wart pleads with him, Merlyn agrees to turn the Wart into a hawk. Merlyn carries the Wart (as a hawk) to the mews; during the night, the Wart learns of the hawks' military-like life and passes a test of his courage, which earns his acceptance in their company.
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