To guard in safety to great Arthur’s court,
There to be wedded as his faithful queen.
Meanwhile receive our hospitality.
This castle and this town are thine to-night
In honor of the Princess and the King.
Launcelot. We thank thee Sire for this thy hospitality.
Leo. Yea one thing further, knowing our daughter’s nature,
And fearing a maiden’s pride might feel a hurt,
At the King’s absence, we would therefore advise
That this be kept a secret till tomorrow,