Dinas.
As he deserved
So died he. Sir.
[The Barons and Knights sit down again
at the table. King Mark, unnoticed by
the others, comes slowly down the steps,
and walks about. He is oppressed and
agitated. At length he stops, and, leaning
against the end post of the bannister,
listens to the conversation of the others.]
1st Knight.
A leper has been stoned
Because he cried throughout Lubin that 'twas
The devil who had done the thing.
Dinas.
Such leaps
By God or devil can alone be done.
Ganelun.
'Tis true, my Lords, no mortal man can spring
An hundred fathoms.
[Mark steps up to the table and lays his
arm about Dinas' neck.]
SCENE II
Dinas.
True, Lord Ganelun!
2d Baron (springing up).
The King!
1st Baron
The King here! Pardon, sire!