She had not realized she was so eager to tell her news to Arthur, to end for all time the silent reproach that she was barren. If I hated her I could do her no worse harm. Why spoil this day for my cousin? And Galahad fought well-no one begrudges him the prize. It seemed that Viviane read her thoughts, for she said, Nay, Morgaine, but a time might come when some secret knowledge might give me a weapon to force Arthur to his sworn duty.
Now would come the true test. I cannot see where so many have scribbled, said Lancelet impatiently. How do you think? Morgause asked. I would like to learn to read and write and play the harp, and know about the stars and all kinds of things as she does.
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