Gawane swears not to return till he has found Lancelot, or evidence of him.

On kneis ſwore, “I ſal the ſuth duclar

Of euery thing when I agan Repar,

Nor neuer more aȝhane ſal I returñ,

[2240] Nore in o place long for to ſuiorñ

Whill that the knycht or verray evydens

I have, that ſhal be toknis of credens.”

His falouſchip abaſit of that thing,

[2244] And als therof anoyt was the king,

THE LADY ASKS LANCELOT HIS NAME.