Then was King Arthur wroth with King Mark.

And when Queen Guenever read her letter and understood it, she was wroth out of measure, for the letter spake shame by her and by Sir Launcelot.

And so privily she sent the letter unto Sir Launcelot.

And when he wist the intent of the letter he was so wroth that he laid him down on his bed to sleep, whereof Sir Dinadan was ware, for it was his manner to be privy with all good knights.

And as Sir Launcelot slept he stole the letter out of his hand, and read it word by word.