5. In his fight with Modred, whom he slew, King Arthur had himself received his death wound.
9. chancel. The part of the church set apart for the altar and the choir.
12. water. Lake.
14. The sequel of to-day. The outcome of to-day’s fight.
21. Camelot. The mythical capital of King Arthur’s kingdom, situated somewhere in the west of England. Malory identifies it with the city of Winchester.
23. Merlin. A magician and seer of King Arthur’s court.
27. Excalibur. The name signifies “cut-steel.”
31. samite. A rich silk stuff, interwoven with threads of gold and silver.
mystic. Having a secret religious significance.
37. middle mere. Middle of the lake.