And of all the bloody fights betwixt them two,
Which have enhorrored this ensanguined war,
This was the bloodiest.
Arthur. Speak on!
Mess. Sir Gwaine be mortal wounded, so it seemeth.
Arthur. Nay!
Mess. He even fought on after he was down,
Till his blade fell from out his palsied hand.
Arthur. This time maketh thrice that he hath been defeated,