Dagonet. Slay me, great Arthur, but forgive thy fool.

Arthur. Knowest thou not thou hast slandered the whole realm?

Dagonet. I am but a poor fool, Sire.

Enter Gwaine, a tall clumsy youth in scullion’s dress.

Arthur. Who art thou?

Gwaine. Thou must tell me.

Arthur. I am the king.

Gwaine. Art thou? Thou lookest like one.

Arthur. Whence comest thou?