And the youthful knight thereafter

At the court of the King abode,

Like a prince did he go appareled,

And the snow-white steed he rode.

And the King’s own suit of armor

He wore when a man he grew—

Helmet, and shield, and coat of mail,

And the good King’s broad-sword, too.

And so valiant was he in warfare,

And so wise alway, that his fame