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But in this family gathering Arthur was not one to stand upon ceremony. Gwydion looked angry, but there was nothing to be said, and Gwenhwyfar reflected, as she and her ladies left the courtyard, that there were advantages to being a queen. She looked at the ugly misshapen body, the fine hands, the beautiful eyes, and thought, Once I loved this man. And through Maline's complaining voice, Morgaine knew the younger woman was relieved that it had been nothing worse.

I am sorry I spoke-I was beside myself and raving as you said-oh, my dear lord and husband, my king and my lord, I am sorry for every word I said! I beg you to forgive me-I beg you. she came to herself a little as she heard Elaine cry out. He said, I longed to make myself known to Gareth, and when I lay wounded and weak, I came near to doing so. And since that moment there has been no other.