Arthur and Uther in “Lancelot”

I confess it, sire. I released him and I'll take the consequences but surely Lancelot's actions change things!

His actions change nothing. He broke the Code!

He lay down his life for me! He served with honor.

I see you feel strongly about this, Arthur. Under the circumstances, a pardon perhaps...

No. Not good enough, father. You must restore Lancelot to his rightful place as a knight of Camelot.

Never. The law is the law. The Code bends for no man!

Then the Code is wrong!