And when he had read them, and understood them, he was wroth with Sir Tristram, for he deemed that he had sent the damosel unto King Arthur.

For Arthur and Launcelot in a manner threated King Mark.

And as King Mark read these letters he deemed treason by Sir Tristram.

Damosel, said King Mark, will ye ride again and bear letters from me unto King Arthur?
Sir, she said, I will be at your commandment to ride when ye will.

Ye say well, said the king; come again, said the king, to-morn, and fetch your letters.
Then she departed and told them how she should ride again with letters unto Arthur.