193. hove. Past tense of heave, to rise. A vessel heaves in sight when it rises over the horizon.
194. scarf. Drapery.
197. Black-stoled. With long black robes reaching to the feet.
like a dream. The scene had an appearance of unreality.
198. Three Queens. Malory speaks of the three Queens as being King Arthur’s sister, Morgan le Fay; the Queen of Northgales (Wales); and the Lady of the Lake. On the symbolic side, however, they represent Faith, Hope and Charity.
199. that shivered to the tingling stars. So shrill that even the stars tingled at the sound.
207. she. Charity.
209. casque. Helmet.
213-4. The waning moon which looks pale in the bright morning sunshine.
215-6. greaves and cuisses. Armour for the shins and thighs.