>>3514396This is very similar to Arthur's battle against Pellinore.
"But the sword of the knight smote King Arthur's sword in two pieces, wherefore he was heavy. then said the knight unto Arthur, Thou art in my daunger whether me list to save thee or slay thee, and but thou yield thee as overcome and recreant, thou shalt die. As for death, said King Arthur, welcome be it when it cometh, but to yield me unto thee as recreant I had lever die than to be so shamed.
