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