The story of the dolorous stroke.

Also he told Arthur how Balin the worshipful knight shall give the dolorous stroke, whereof shall fall great vengeance.

And so the most part of the castle, that was fallen down through that dolorous stroke, lay upon Pellam and Balin three days.

For the dolorous stroke thou gavest King Pelles, three countries are destroyed, and doubt not but revenge will fall on thee at last!

In the morn came Merlin and wrote Balin's inscription also in letters of gold: "Here lieth Balin the Wild, that smote the dolorous stroke."

Sir Balin Smites the Dolorous Stroke, and Fights with his Brother, Sir Balan

"I dwell with King Pelles," said she, "whom Balin erst so sorely wounded when he smote the dolorous stroke.