So this letter was sent to Alisander from his cousin, Sir Tristram.

And at that time he thought to do after his commandment.

Then King Mark called a knight that brought him the tidings from Alisander, and bade him abide still in that country.

Sir, said that knight, so must I do, for in my own country I dare not come.

No force, said King Mark, I shall give thee here double as much lands as ever thou hadst of thine own.