. The book of romance; . crying unto King Arthur, Bid your champion come forth if he dare. At that SirBors was ashamed, and took his horse, and rode to theend of the lists. But from a wood hard by appeared aKnight riding fast on a white horse, bearing a shield fullof strange devices. When he reached Sir Bors he drewrein and said, Fair Knight, be not displeased, but thisbattle must be to a better Knight than you. For I havecome a great journey to fight this fight, as I promisedwhen I spoke with you last, and I thank you heartilyfor your goodwill. So Sir Bors went to King Arthurand toM him that
. The book of romance; . crying unto King Arthur, Bid your champion come forth if he dare. At that SirBors was ashamed, and took his horse, and rode to theend of the lists. But from a wood hard by appeared aKnight riding fast on a white horse, bearing a shield fullof strange devices. When he reached Sir Bors he drewrein and said, Fair Knight, be not displeased, but thisbattle must be to a better Knight than you. For I havecome a great journey to fight this fight, as I promisedwhen I spoke with you last, and I thank you heartilyfor your goodwill. So Sir Bors went to King Arthurand toM him that a Knight had come who wished to dobattle for the Queen. What Knight is he ? asked theKing. That I know not, said Sir Bors; but he made acovenant with me to be here this day, and now I amdischarged, said Sir Bors. Then the King called to that Knight and asked himif he would fight for the Queen. For that purpose Icame hither, replied he, and therefore, Sir King, delayme no longer, for as soon as I have ended this battle I. THE FIGHT FOR THE QUEEN 111 must go hence, as I have many matters elsewhere. AndI would have you know that it is a dishonour to all theKnights of the Kound Table to let so noble a lady andso courteous a Queen as Queen Guenevere be shamedamongst you. The Knights who were standing round looked at eachother at these words, and wondered much what man thiswas who took the battle upon him, for none knew himsave Sir Bors. Sir, said Sir Mador de la Porte unto the King, letme know the name of him with whom I have to do. Butthe King answered nothing, and made a sign for the fightto begin. They rode to the end of the lists, and couchedtheir spears and rushed together with all their force,and Sir Madors spear broke in pieces. But the otherKnights spear held firm, and he pressed on Sir Madorshorse till it fell backward with a great fall. Sir Madorsprang from his horse, and, placing his shield beforehim, drew his sword, and bade his foe dismount from hishorse also, and do ba
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