And yet, both Arthur and Lancelot are very much alike, in their own individual ways. Both are torn between their own sense of honor and duty, and their hearts desires. While Arthur desires nothing but to be with Lancelot, his sense of duty and honor calls for him to sacrifice that desire for the 'greater good', the freedom of a united Britain. Lance sacrifices his desires of a free life on the plains because of his love for Arthur. His duty and sense of honor keep him beside Arthur, if not physically, then in spirit, thought and action (protecting Arthur's lands, and thus protecting Arthur)despite the fact that he hates the very land he is protecting. Lance stays because of his heart, Arthur stays because of his duty and and yet they both fight the same inner battle constantly. It is a hard battle to fight, and if the roles were reversed, I wonder if the conclusions would still be the same?

They both fight for what they believe in. Arthur believes in equality and freedom, Lance believes in Arthur. They will do what they must, sacrifice what they must for that belief. Kind of sad, yet beautiful.