Where is he?
said King Mark.

Sir, said they, he is in his bed to repose him.
Alas, said King Mark, but I have the succour of my nephew Sir Tristram, I am utterly destroyed for ever.
Therewith one went to Sir Tristram where he lay, and told him what King Mark had said.

And therewith Sir Tristram arose lightly, and put on him a long gown, and came afore the king and all the lords.

And when he saw them all so dismayed he asked the king and the lords what tidings were with them.

Never worse, said the king.