Ywain is married to Laudine, the former wife of a knight he has killed during one of his adventures. But when King Arthur and some of his knights visit the castle, Yvain goes with them for having new adventures. Laudine is inconsolable, but Ywain promises her to return within a year. At the time he should go back to her, he goes to a big tournament instead and forgets Laudine completely. Lunete, his wife's servant who once helped Yvain winning Laudine's love, takes back the ring Laudine gave him when he left for a year. After this Yvain is full of remorse.