Gawain's Denouncement of Lancelot

from A Story of Excalibur: Part I (FAWM 2019) by Ned Greenough

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Gawain, a fellow knight, confronts Lancelot about his love for Guinevere. Lancelot denies this, but Gawain is unsatisfied. He denounces him and they duel the next morning as a way to prove which man is right. Lancelot can beat Gawain, but knows if he defeats him in battle, he will ultimately be lying and betraying his king by doing so. Lancelot has an inner mental breakdown during the fight, resulting in possibly fatal wounds and costing him the victory. Gawain wins the duel, and announces his denouncement of Lancelot to the public, revoking his place as a knight. Arthur is both heartbroken and angered by these results, for he wouldn't think of Lancelot to lose a fight such as this. Unable to take the pressure, Lancelot quickly retreats to his home in the forest. Guinevere notices his leave and begins to realize something that she has held down for many years...

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Gawain:
I see the way you look at her
Don’t lie to me Lancelot
I know what you want

You’d take the queen
Overthrow our king
Is that what you want?
Is that what you want?

Lancelot:
What foolishness is this?
You have no proof of your accusation!

Gawain:
I publicly denounce your role as knight
This shall be settled in a morning fight
I intend a duel to see which man is right

Narrator:
Swords are drawn as they face off in the square
Arthur and Guinevere can’t help but only stare
For the victor of this battle’s proven right
The men are prepared to take the other’s life
Fight!

(Lancelot’s inner monologue begins)

Gawain:
LANCELOT! I DECLARE YOU A TRAITOR TO THE KING AND HIS KINGDOM. YOU ARE PROVEN GUILTY OF ALL ACCUSATIONS. YOUR SOUL BE DAMNED.

Narrator:
Lancelot flees to the forest in fright
He won’t return for many nights
Guinevere watches him as he leaves
She sees something in him that she’s never seen

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from A Story of Excalibur: Part I (FAWM 2019), released February 28, 2019
Lancelot vocals by Joey Small

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