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Quietly he rose from his place and went forth from the hall. I was punished when I asked him why we must fast and pray for our sins when Christ had already forgiven them, and he said I had been taught heathendom and made Mother send me to my room. I must bear this news to Arthur at once. Still, testing is needed; and death lies always near to the doors of such testing.

Then, letting her go, he said, I thought you would like to hear-I rode with your son to Avalon. I think maybe she understands a little of what I say to her, but no one else. But there was already light enough to make out the hairy, well-muscled body of the young man who slept at her side . He spoke truth; he has done what the Goddess has given him to do, and now must I do the same .