Lancelot returns to his captor, but Meleagant is not satisfied. He orders builders to construct a tower on a small island. Lancelot is then sealed up into this tower, which only has a tiny opening to pass food through.

Meleagant presents himself at the court of King Arthur, as agreed upon, though he knows Lancelot is incapable of attending the fight. He then states he will return in one year. Gawain vows that if Lancelot does not appear, he will fight in his place.

Meleagant boasts of his ability to scare off Lancelot, but King Bademagu does not believe Lancelot would run in fear of his son. Meleagant's sister is also certain that Lancelot is held captive somewhere. As Lancelot once did her a favor, so too will she. She sets out alone like a knight on a quest and, in an act of chivalry, she rescues Lancelot from his prison.