Heard with dull ears, divining but by sight

The question asked; and answered, "Woe!—the sword!—

Woe worth the sword!—Lean down!—Canst hear my word?—

From Morgane! Arthur's sister, who had made

Me king of all this kingdom, so she said—

Hadst thou not 'risen, accurséd, like a fate,

To make our schemes miscarry!—Wait! nay, wait!—

A king! dost hear?—a gold and blood-crowned king,

I!—Arthur's sister, queen!—No bird can wing

Higher than her ambition! that resolved