But she hated the need for secrecy and furtiveness. Pellinore had a great burn along one arm-yes, it looked very much like a burn; the fabric of his tunic was eaten away by it, and he roared with anguish as she poured healing salve on it. If you need help, you may send me a messenger, but no doubt she has fighting men enough-they need only someone with knowledge and skill at strategy, and this you have learned from Cai and Gawaine. Take off your gown! he ordered.
Morgaine considered herself dispassionately-the somber costly gown, suitable for a queen . a youth-something of a ballad made when they thrust a harp into his hand and bade him play, and he sang some lay of Gwenhwyfar struggled against the furious retort that sprang to her lips; nothing could be gained by arguing this again. My sons laugh at me because I married again after Uwaine was born, but to tell the truth, lady Morgaine, a man gets used to being married, and I do not like living alone.
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