Lancelot and other men-at-arms, head to the water bridge to find Gawain. Yet, a dwarf tricks Lancelot into going with him; and leads Lancelot into prison. The men are grief-stricken and tell Gawain what happened. They beseech King Bademagu to assist them.

The King and Queen Guinevere are also full of sorrow, yet, a forged letter appearing to be from Lancelot, states that he is well and at home in King Arthur's court; and that the Queen should be escorted home by Gawain and Kay. They are all jubilant.

However, upon returning to Arthur's court, they soon discover the deception and realize that Lancelot is a prisoner held by Meleagant. The Queen is once again quite unhappy, yet she agrees to attend a tournament organized by ladies who wish to marry the best men. Lancelot wishes to attend also, so he convinces the lady where he is held under guard to let him leave, for he swears he will return and fulfill the oath he made to her.