Gawain : nephew of King Arthur, who was a model of knightly perfection.
... Beneath the shadowy winds of death In the rushing tide of war. "Thy sister, fawn-eyed Guendolen, Haled captive from thy tottering hall, Lies helpless in the dragon's den Luxurious Gawain's thrall. His kisses tremble on her mouth Like moonbeams on a rose, For she is water to his drouth, He sunlight to her snows: Her flowering body to his love A pleasaunce-garden sweet; ...
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