Erec and Enide (1170 A.D.):
(Vv. 1691-1750.) Before all the excellent knights, Gawain ought to be named the first, and second Erec the son of Lac, and third Lancelot of the Lake.
Note: The name "Lancelot" appears as third on a list of knights at King Arthur's court.
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