Chapter 11 THE FIRST BATTLE, AND DEFEAT

From Camelot to Cameliard

The way by bright pavilions starred,

In arms and armor all unmarred,

To Guinevere rode Lancelot to claim for Arthur

his reward.

Down from her window look't the maid

To see her bridegroom, half afraid-

In him saw kingliness arrayed:

And summoned by the herald Love to yield, her woman's

heart obeye