Remembering the day when Viviane had told her of her own mission, she thought, Poor girl! But it was the will of the Goddess, they were all in her hands. He took her counsel in all things and respected her wit, but when she had borne him four royal sons, he went back to what he naturally preferred for his bed-pretty women with little of sense. Or was it she herself, with all her men and ladies and horses, who had vanished into the world of sorcery? And every time she c us heard of the Grail! When I think of our King Arthur at court with none of his faithful men save such as are lame or infirm or cowardly .
For a moment she flinched at what she saw in his face-did he think she pitied him? No: she shared the awareness of his suffering, which was another thing. He patted her shoulder gently, saying, Poor girl, you are so wearied, let me take you to your women. Elaine was beautiful and innocent, and not unlike her cousin Gwenhwyfar, though five years younger. She saw Accolon staring at the brightness and said sharply, Turn away your eyes-you can be blinded now the darkness is gone! He swallowed and lowered his face to hers.
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