A relative of Sir Lancelot's, Sir Hebes le Renoumes (English: Sir Hebes the Renowned) was a messenger at the court of King Faramon of Gaul. He was sent to Cornwall to deliver a love letter to Sir Tristram from the King's daughter; and returned to join the Cornishman's entourage after the Princess had pined away for his love. He became Tristram's squire, but remained in Britain when his lord was sent to incognito Ireland. Hebes followed, later with Sir Gawain, in order to attend the Lady of the Launds' tournament. He was able to persuade Tristram to knight him when he saw through his disguise but promised to keep quiet. Hebes stayed with Sir Tristram at the Irish Court of King Anguish and was able to watch over him during his very uneasy deception. When Queen Isolde discovered that Tristram