Sir, said he, for I durst not abide because they were so many.

But how escaped ye?
said King Mark.
Sir, said Sir Dinadan, they were better friends than I weened they had been.

Who is captain of that fellowship?
said the king.

Then for to fear him Sir Dinadan said that it was Sir Launcelot.

O Jesu, said the king, might I know Sir Launcelot by his shield?
Yea, said Dinadan, for he beareth a shield of silver and black bends.