The point dug in till Gwenhwyfar, flinching with pain, wondered if it had actually drawn blood. n, her mind was in turmoil:I am afraid; I can come to be the Merlin's slave and victim as I would have him mine . It seems to me that my faith is closer to God than yours, if you fear that some wizard could undo what God wishes. She looked taller than she was, because she held herself so straight.
Viviane, she thought with longing, Viviane would understand, or Raven, or any of us reared in the House of Maidens . She laid her hand on her dagger; it was razor sharp and she could move, when she must, as swiftly as a striking snake. He knows better, and when the shock is past he'll be grateful to you as I am-poor little mother, she suffered so, and now 'tis ended, and I bless you too. You have been riding long in the rain, Lady, he said.
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