Arthur. It is most strange. Relate the circumstances.
Sir Mador. ’Twas at the banquet, Sir King, where we all invited of thy Queen, the Madam Guinevere, who sitteth there, and after meat, she with much courtesy of seeming, did press on us to partake of some fruit, the which on partaking of, my brother, this dead knight, did fall in agony so extreme and mortal, that his soul went out, and now he lieth as thou see’st him.
Other Knights. Yea, ’tis true, ’tis as he saith, a most foul and damnable murder.
Arthur. (Turns to the queen.) Madam, what sayest thou to this accusation?
Guin. ’Tis a false foul lie. I am innocent of this deed.
Dagonet. (Aside.) Yea, ’tis true!
Arthur. Thou see’st this dead knight here and these witnesses, as I am King I must see justice, even against thee.
Hast thou no other defence to offer?
Guin. Nay, my lord, as I am the Queen, ’tis a most damnable lie. ’Fore Heaven, I am innocent of this strange murder.
Dagonet. (Aside.) Now is my soul in flames!