Sir Mordred was in Dover waiting alongside a few others for the arrival of King Arthur.  Over the horizon appeared King Arthur with his navy of ships. Sir Mordred, king of his land was ready for the arrival of his father. Then the ships, both big and small, began to sail out carrying men of noble status, knights in a ferocious nature, and barons from both sides. King Arthur was courageous and his knights, despite being outnumbered by Sir Mordred, continued on fiercely. King Arthur's landing party return reached the shores.  Sir Mordred, with all of his power, was shocked at the audacity of Arthur. Sir Mordred and his men fled. The battle that followed resulted in heavy losses on both sides.

After the battle, King Arthur buried all of his men. Sir Gawain was found in a large boat more than half dead. Arthur went to Gawain, and there the king let out his sorrow. He picked up Gawain in his arms, and three times he passed out. After Gawain woke up, Arthur spoke saying “My nephew, the man I love the most, and now my joy is gone. In Sir Lancelot and in Gawain, Arthur put his trust and now he lost them both.

 “Uncle My day has come, and it’s my fault. My hastiness led to this sorry end, and it’s my fault Sir Lancelot no longer serves you.”

Gawain told his uncle to get him a piece of paper and some ink so that he could write a letter to Sir Lancelot.  To: ” Sir Lancelot , I Sir Gawain, son of King Lot and nephew of King Arthur, I was just writing to you to let you know that I was thinking about the wound you gave me. Through this same old wound that you gave me, I have met my death bed. I have a final request of you. Please come to my grave and say a prayer for me.” At noon Sir Gawain died.  Arthur mourned for him and conducted a burial ceremony for Gawain. Then the Great King gave chase to Sir Mordred.

Written by Maxmillian Chambers, Class of ‘08