It was I who failed to see the danger to the Holy Regalia; it was I who failed to see that the Merlin was traitor. Morgaine sat bolt upright in her room at Camelot, catching at the blanket. She no longer cared, nor felt restraint. I care! She saw that Niniane was at Arthur's side, that Arthur was between her and Gwydion, and she frowned.
But this may be more worthy of the King's attention after all, for it is a woman, and, I doubt not, in some trouble. That is many years past and gone, as you say, sister, and the world changes with every season. Now she knew it was more subtle than that, for it had come about that she should have Lancelet, and without guilt, with her husband's own will and permission . Gwen, can you manage without your women? I have no mind that this should be carried beyond this chamber by idle tongues.
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