Persons present, the whole tribe of the king's nephews.

Mordred and Agravaine propose to call the guileless Arthur's attention to Guenever and Sir Launcelot.

Sir Gawaine, Sir Gareth, and Sir Gaheris will have nothing to do with it.

A dispute ensues, with loud talk; in the midst of it enter the king.

Mordred and Agravaine spring their devastating tale upon him.