When Arthur came to the throne, I heard he had the support of Avalon, that the Merlin gave him the sword of the Holy Regalia. Her first thought was to continue on her way-she was bent on her own affairs and had as good a right to the road as any other traveller. me to find him swaying in his saddle, the bandages slowly soaking through with blood, and they led him away the way they had come. Yes, I suppose so, said Morgaine, more to herself than to the woman.
At least, now there are no Midsummer fires lighted, not even on Dragon Island, or, so far as I know, anywhere within three days' ride of Camelot -except on Avalon itself. Only a few birds chirped softly in the trees, and the soft sound of water rippled, falling from the channel which overflowed from the Well to make this still pool. Lancelet looked sorrowfully at the pack mule with Galahad's body, but he said only, Shall we ride on? And as they came closer to the doors of the castle, there were many of Arthur's Companions whom she knew, who waved to her and called to her in friendly, informal fashion.
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