Everyone, it seemed, had seen something different-an angel; a maiden bearing the Grail; some, like herself, aring it, I bore my child; Gwenhwyfar, who longs night and day for one, goes with empty womb and empty arms. and yet he alone had taken thought to come to me, to care whether or no I died here of grief. Arthur will have consulted her about setting a regent there-he says that now the kingdom is hers, and if they should have a second son, that son shall have it.
And this much was true, for whatever the folk of the fairy country might be, they were not mankind. She had wondered often, alone in the temple at Avalon, when she was forbidden to mingle with the other maidens or to go to the rites, whe I am glad for your sake that you will come with us quietly, said Gwydion. He took off her veil, stroking her hair, but he seemed in no haste for more, holding her gently, now and again leaning down to kiss her on cheek or forehead.
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