Mordred. Nay, dare; the first and last have many means.

But cease at length; your speech molests me much.

My mind is fix’d: give Mordred leave to do

What Conan neither can allow nor like.

Conan. But lo, an Herald sent from Arthur’s host.

Gods grant his message may portend our good.[266]

THE THIRD SCENE.

Herald, Gawin, Mordred.

Herald. Your sire, O Prince, considering what distress

The realm sustains by both your mutual wars,