Uriel Waldo Cutler

“ The next morning ere day the King ordered his best horse, and in full armour rode out alone to encounter the knight of the fountain. It was a strong battle they had. Arthur's spear was all shattered, and his horse fell to the ground. Then they fought with swords with many great strokes and much blood-shed on both sides. Finally by a mighty blow from his enemy, — a passing big man of might, — Arthur's sword was smitten in two pieces, and he was called upon to yield himself as overcome and recreant, or die.
"As for death," said King Arthur, "welcome be it when it cometh ”