Arthur reproves him for forgetting the coming day of battle.
Sayng, “Nece, yow haith al foly vroght
And wilfulneß, that haith nocht in thi thoght
The day of batell of galot and me.”
Gawane says it must be so.
[2248] Quod gawan, “Now non other ways ma be.”
Gawane and his fellow lace their helms, and take their leave.
Thar-with he and his falowſchip alſo
Thar halmys laſit, on to ther horß thei go,
Syne tuk ther lef, and frome the court the fare,