Launcelot. Yea King, but methought thou sentest for me with most urgent commands.
Arthur. Yea, most urgent.
Launcelot. The knights and men-at-arms await below,
And all the splendid cortege thou hast ordered,
With retinue befitting thy commands.
God’s benison go with thee, great Arthur,
This most auspicious day thou goest forth
To meet the high and beauteous Guinevere,
Thy chosen mate and queen of this fair realm.
Arthur. I go not forth!