There was a stone water jar at the side of the fireplace, and she dipped out a ladleful, drinking, with tears in her eyes. I would not so, said Niniane, and Lancelet is honorable, and Arthur's closest friend. She whispered, So at last you found your Grail. They moved toward the door; the chamberlain approached and spoke in a low voice, and Arthur turned to Gwenhwyfar.
Gwenhwyfar ate and drank, although she never knew what it was, only that it was sweet and savorous; and she gave herself up to the delight of it. Yet she longed for him with terrible despair. Armed and mounted men can fight five, ten-it may be twenty times their number. So Morgaine's warning had been right.
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