It all started when Richard Arlen and Lord Richard of Avalon met on a woodland path... Out for a ride, and accompanied by Guinevere Ashley, Richard Arlen again meets the knight, Sir Richard.  "Hello, my friend." Richard turns to Gwen, "This is the gentleman I mentioned." Gwen's eyes light up. "Sir Knight, hello. But why are you afoot?" Lord Richard tries to answer, but words strangle in his throat.  "Ah-h, of course; the courtesy first." Richard nods. "Gwen, may I present Sir Richard?" She brings her horse closer. "Sir Richard, this is a pleasure. I didn't know you were twins, " The men are struck speechless.  Finally, Lord Richard steps forward. "My lady, if I may, please accept my cloak to cover your chill." She starts to answer, then gives him a broad smile. "Too kind, sir. Are you on a quest?" He looks into her eyes a moment longer than comfortable. "Alas, Courtney and Alice Joy are missing. Their horses returned, but-" She interrupts. "Can we help?" "My thanks, Dear Lady. But you and my friend Richard here have neither weapons nor armour." He gazes into her eyes. "Dangers abound"  In the late afternoon, and safely back at Applewood stables, Gwen purses her lips. "You blinked when I said `twins.' Truly, you are identical, even to the way you trim your beards." "I...I..." "Oh, come now. So he's a little old-fashioned and wanted me to cover myself. He did peek while setting the cloak," she pauses, "which is more than you."  Seeing hurt in his eyes, Gwen touches his shoulder. "Really, it's all right. I'm flattered in a way. Guess posing for all those publicity photos...  Stepping closer. "Really, Richard, you're a most attractive man...  
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