I might well have spared her this, for all the good it has done. Uwaine put the old man into a chair, knelt and kissed his hand. And indeed, Morgaine was glad to have so much to do for the three days of feasting; it took her mind away from the dread and terror of her dream. Was I to sit aside while that foul-tongued fellow beat my brother and slandered my kinsman? He will think twice and then thrice before he opens his evil mouth again with such words.
I think it was that which hurt me worst, that I had failed, failed Avalon, that she had not put forth her hand to help me do her will. I have no son. 's death, but now a new thing was coming upon this land-father and son enemies, and sons to challenge fathers for a crown . Yet it fails me now and again- and she was silent a moment, staring at the flagstones of the floor.
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