So they rode out that night till they came to a fair and broad lake, and in the midst of it King Arthur saw an arm thrust up, clothed in white samite, and holding a great sword in the hand.
"The Legends Of King Arthur And His Knights"
James Knowles
Then entered into the hall the Sangreal, borne aloft without hands through the midst of the sunbeam, and covered with white samite, so that none might see it.
"The Legends Of King Arthur And His Knights"
James Knowles
And there he saw a table of silver, and the holy vessel covered with red samite, and many angels round it holding burning candles and a cross and all the ornaments of the altar.
"The Legends Of King Arthur And His Knights"
James Knowles