[Curtain.
SCENE II.—The Kentish Coast. Landing of Arthur’s troops opposed by Mordred. Battle going on in the distance. Enter Gwaine borne ashore on a litter. Battle comes near.
A Soldier. They come this way, here will we stand and guard thee. (They put down the litter.)
Gwaine. How goes the fight?
A Squire. Desperate hard. The enemy be strong,
As if half England would shove the other i’ the sea.
Gwaine. Give me my sword, and help me up, I’ll fight.
A Leech. Sir Knight, if you rise up it is your death.
Gwaine. Damn thee, to lie here helpless is to die,