Gawain turns him down, but sends his regard to the beautiful lady, saying that she beguiled him with her kiss. The Green Knight invites Gawain to celebrate the New Year with him and his wife, back at the castle. 
He even gives Gawain the green girdle as a gift.
The Green Knight, however, laughs and says that Gawain is absolved. He knows that his good name is damaged, but he would like to regain the Green Knight's trust. He declares that fear led him to be false and deceitful. 
He takes off the green girdle and returns it. But, he forgives Gawain since the act was committed for self-preservation, and not out of lust or greed. He failed a little when he didn't turn over the green girdle.
He sent his wife to tempt Gawain, and Gawain passed the test. He explains that he knows all about Gawain's kissing and flirting with his wife. Confused yet? Well, the Green Knight is actually the lord of the castle. The third blow was delivered because Gawain failed to turn over the green girdle as one of the things he won on the third day. He declares that true men return what they owe and have nothing to fear. He explains that he didn't strike Gawain the first two times because, as per their agreement, Gawain honorably turned over all of his day's winnings to him on the first two nights. 
The Green Knight keeps his distance and admires Gawain's bravery. Now he'll defend himself if the Green Knight tries to strike again. He declares that he withstood the Green Knight's attack and met the terms of their agreement. Gawain grabs his helmet, his shield, and his sword. He's bleeding, but his head is still on his shoulders. But the sharp blade just barely cuts through Gawain's skin. The Green Knight raises the axe a third time and brings it down on Gawain's bare neck. Gawain tells him to get on with it already. Gawain hasn't moved a muscle, and the green man says he's glad to see that Gawain isn't being a wimp. The Green Knight raises his axe again and swings… and stops again. Gawain promises not to flinch again, but also points out that once his head is hacked off, he won't be able to put it back on again. The Green Knight declares that he's definitely a better man than Gawain. The green giant stops mid-swing to chew out Gawain, saying that he never flinched or trembled when Gawain hacked his head off. As the Green Knight picks up the axe and swings with all his might, Gawain flinches. Gawain guarantees that he won't complain, then he bares his neck, waiting for the axe to fall. He restates the terms of their agreement, says that Gawain can't put up any kind of fight or complain, and then asks Gawain to remove his helmet. The Green Knight commends Gawain for keeping their appointment. The Hulk-like knight is as green as ever, including all of this clothing. The Green Knight appears carrying an enormous new Danish axe. Gawain continues to hear loud sounds, like a large blade being sharpened. The Green Knight tells Gawain to hold on for a few more minutes. The Green Knight better show up, because it's now or never. Gawain shouts at the top of his lungs that he's ready and waiting.
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