She drew a long breath, and Morgaine knew that she was struggling to speak, to overcome the years of silence; now it was as if her voice would not obey her. Gwenhwyfar remembered this conversation, months after, on the morning of her dream. What woman would betray a fellow woman like that? Morgause said, I would, if I were convinced it was for the good of the kingdom. Why play the modest maiden with me? Was it Accolon or Uwaine, or both at once? She stared at him.
Does their coming have anything to do with me? Well, well, do not tell me there is anything you do not know! said Morgause sharply, then relented. Accolon, that was his name; and she had wagered with one of the Queen's ladies who claimed that no man could stand in the field against Lancelot . He asked no questions, only sighed heavily, and cast his eyes on the floor. Gwenhwyfar burst into tears again.
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