Con. Arthur is all that's excellent in Oswald,

And void of all his faults. In battle brave,

But still serene in all the stormy war,

Like heaven above the clouds; and after fight,

As merciful and kind to vanquished foes,

As a forgiving God. But see, he's here,

And praise is dumb before him.

Enter King Arthur, reading a letter, with Attendants.

Arth. [Reading.] "Go on, auspicious prince, the stars are kind:

Unfold thy banners to the willing wind;