Where I would fain have been! I feel as if
Those dreadful murderous thrusts were in my body.
How had I gloried to be this, that saved you!
Leave me the shield that has your story on it
Till I have all its battles in my heart.
Launcelot
How should a knight do battle without his shield?
Elaine
I must resign it then. Take your good shield,
But I will keep its case. Look! I have stitched