Why stayed the king, unkingly, thus at home,

And sent forth Launcelot to meet his bride?

Oh Arthur, by my love, go forth thyself.

Rather thou sentest me sack a hundred cities

Than do this deed that will un-king thee so.

Arthur. Launcelot, I would rather die than go.

Launcelot. Yea Arthur, I would rather die than go.

Arthur. Launcelot lovest thou thine Arthur?

Launcelot. Yea Arthur, well thou knowest.

Arthur. Wilt thou honor me as a king?

Launcelot. Yea to the death.

Arthur. Then the king commands that thou goest for the love thou bearest Arthur.

Launcelot. Yea Sire, I go. (Aside) And all fears go with me.

[Curtain.

SCENE IV.—Leodegrance’s Castle at Camelard.

Enter Leodegrance and Pages.

Leodegrance

Leo. Now is the day auspicious to my house

When Guinevere will wed the mighty Arthur.

Golden the mornings, happy speed the nights,

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