The serving-women had set the evening meal and Viviane went to her place and ate and drank, for she was weary after the long ride. Even with the summer my old bones ache-I think, Morgaine, that I will ride south to Aquae Sulis and take the waters there. , Morgaine! Now the memory held no pain, but warmth; Viviane was not gone entirely from the world if something survived in her. Morgaine came and took her hands, and Niniane was surprised at her gentle voice.
So Morgaine said at last, Has Avalon been breached and fallen victim to treachery? What has befallen the Holy Regalia? Silence. I came not here to argue theology, you miserable girl, said Viviane angrily. They give every guest a name, as they call Lancelet Elf-arrow. women are not evil inventions of their pretended Devil, but that the Goddess will have her way with them .
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