Sir Kay.
[Announcing it to the others.] It is Arthur who comes back from his quest ... and the Knight to his damosel! Ah, now there will be clippings and kissings and calling of sweet names, I warrant!
[Arthur and Guinevere enter, attended by Sir Gawayne and the Little Page, and followed by the Damosel and her Knight. Now ensues a moment of excited welcome, and general greeting. Attendants bring torches.]
Arthur.
[To Guinevere, as they enter.] Ah, my dear love, it was indeed an adventure of great marvel ... greater hath no knight never happed upon, I dare be sworn!
Guinevere.
And, thanks be to God, you came through it unscathed! [She places him tenderly in his chair of state, and looks at him with scrutiny.] Not so! For here is blood upon your hand!... Haste, now! Let bring water and a healing salve! [Giving orders.]
Arthur.
It is not needed! It is but a little scratch of which I shall be hastily whole, by the will of God!