In this Tennyson work, Sir Bedivere is told to "take Excalibur, and fling him far into the middle mere"
... And answer made the bold Sir Bedivere : ' I heard the water lapping 
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Sir Bedivere: "I heard the ripple washing in the ... wheresoever I am sung or told 
In aftertime, this also shall be known : But now delay not : take Excalibur, And 
fling him far into the middle mere : Watch what thou seest, and lightly bring me 
word.