I will tell the King.

[Exit.

Bedivere

Would that the issue might be gracious as the forerunner. What sends Sir Launcelot? Is it peace? (Trumpet sounds from the King’s side.) Hark! The King comes!

The King’s knights come on, arrayed as for battle. Trumpets answer from Launcelot’s side. Gawaine enters, and then the King.

Arthur

I hear the trumpet blow from Joyous Gard;

Is a lily come against us?

Gawaine

What’s this mockery?