(Takes Guenevere’s hand in his.) 

Guenevere’s

Launcelot, it was you that long ago

Saved my Queen for me, when proud Orkney’s King

Had taken her, trapped and captive, to his tower.

You brought her back to me: you saved her then.

Have you forgotten?

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[Pg 29]

Launcelot

Launcelot

I remember it.

Guenevere

Guenevere

What need to call that old day back to us?

Arthur

Arthur

Circumstance is a quicksand. If the day

Fall on me ever when my Launcelot stands

Not on my side——

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