“Came Palamede, upon a secret quest,

To high Tintagel, and abode as guest

In likeness of a minstrel with the king.

Nor was there man could sound so sweet a string.

...

To that strange minstrel strongly swore King Mark,

By all that makes a knight’s faith firm and strong,

That he, as guerdon of his harp and song,

Might crave and have his liking.

...’O King, I crave