[Curtain.
SCENE V.—A Corridor in the Palace. Enter two Gentlemen.
1st Gent. Hast heard the news? Mordred’s usurped the kingdom, hath seized the Queen, and backed by half the realm doth challenge Arthur to a warm homecoming. ’Tis said he hath plotted this long time and now hath proved his chances. How stand you in this most bitter struggle?
2nd Gent. I’m for Arthur and now for Dover and France this coming night.
1st Gent. Then I am with you. May we bring these shores
New peace from this usurper when we come.
[Exit both.
Enter Vivien with a dagger.
Vivien. Nay he shall never make her Queen. Nay never!