The Little Page.

[Excited, at the window.] Madam, it is the King who rides hither attended by a knight, their horses all-to-beswet!

Guinevere.

Arthur ... God be praised!

Sir Gawayne.

[At the same time.] Thanks be to Heaven, the King!

The Damosel.

My knight, thank Heaven!

[All hasten to meet the arrivals, meanwhile the harping in the banquet hall is stilled, and the banqueters crowd in, exclaiming joyfully, for the King’s safe return.]