Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

how long must gawain wait before he receives his exchange stroke from the green knight

Its the agreement between sir gawain and the green knight

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He waits one year.

"Whoever agrees to play this game will be allowed to strike the Green Knight on the spot, in the middle of the court; in exchange, the Green Knight will strike a return blow upon the volunteer a year and a day hence."

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