'Twould not be seemly should he meet
Our royal selves so near the Witch's fire.
[They start to run, but are met by Knight on horseback in centre of stage. He dismounts and drops to one knee.
King
Tis Feal the Faithful! Rise, Sir Knight,
And tell us what thou doest here!
Knight
O Sire, I know your children's plight.
I go to ease your royal fear.