content: his numerous retainers and servants started out in different directions , with no intention , however , of obeying what they considered an impossible order . they simply took a holiday , went to pleasant country places together , and grumbled at their master 's unreasonableness . the knight meanwhile , thinking that his retainers could not fail to find the jewel , repaired to his house , and fitted it up beautifully for the reception of the princess , he felt so sure of winning her . one year passed away in weary waiting , and still his men did not return with the dragon - jewel . the knight became desperate . he could wait no longer , so taking with him only two men he hired a ship and commanded the captain to go in search of the dragon ; the captain and the sailors refused to undertake what they said was an absurd search , but the knight compelled them at last to put out to sea .
answer: repaired his house and fitted it up beautifully for the reception of the princess .
question: what did the fourth knight do because he was sure of winning her ?
target: what did the fourth knight do because he was sure of winning her ?
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