Trumpets without.

Mordred. Make haste! Make haste! Where tarrieth this Squire of mine? We must ride to Dover ere it darkens.

A Knight. He cometh now, Sire.

Enter Vivien, disguised as a Squire.

Mordred. Dost thou keep thy king? thou wert long in coming.

Vivien. I came with all speed, Sire.

Mordred. Thou seemest over pink and white for this work.

Canst thou fight?

Vivien. Yea, Sire, I can use a dagger.

Mordred. Then follow—Ho, there without! Now for Mordred’s doom.