When the King had taken his throne, the seneschal arose to prove by
witness and by arms that he had slain the dragon and that so Iseult
was won. Then Iseult bowed to her father and said:
"King, I have here a man who challenges your seneschal for lies and
felony. Promise that you will pardon this man all his past deeds, who
stands to prove that he and none other slew the dragon, and grant him
forgiveness and your peace."
The King said, "I grant it." But Iseult said, "Father, first give me
the kiss of peace and forgiveness, as a sign that you will give him
the same."
Then she found Tristan and led him before the Barony. And as he came
the hundred knights rose all together, and crossed their arms upon
their breasts and bowed, so the Irish knew that he was their lord.
But among the Irish many knew him again and cried, "Tristan of
Lyonesse that slew the Morholt!" They drew their swords and clamoured
for death. But Iseult cried: "King, kiss this man upon the lips as
your oath was," and the King kissed him, and the clamour fell.
Then Tristan showed the dragon's tongue and offered the seneschal
battle, but the seneschal looked at his face and dared not.
Then Tristan said:
"My lords, you have said it, and it is truth: I killed the Morholt.
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