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Post by Lady Iseult of Ireland on Jun 3, 2012 14:47:22 GMT
"Sorry your grace, I only encountered Gaius and Sir Ector. Would you like me to go look for them also?" he asked, as if it would be no bother, with a broad smile, but inside he was hoping the answer was no.
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Post by Morgan le Fay on Jun 3, 2012 15:06:50 GMT
"No, no, Sir Ector is the one we needed most. Merlin and Sir Tristram will have to wsit. It's not fair to keep everyone waiting so long."
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Post by Lady Iseult of Ireland on Jun 3, 2012 15:16:25 GMT
"very well sire," Lancelot said, and sat down at the far side of the table where there was space and resumed his laid back sitting position.
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Post by Morgan le Fay on Jun 3, 2012 15:29:05 GMT
Arthur called for quiet and informed everyone that Sir Ector would speak.
"My lords and ladies," began Sir Ector. "While our king and his companions have been away, there have been trouble reports from the north and east. The Saxons have increased their efforts to attack our borders and those of our allies. They are aided by that snake Vortimer. We all know that the British kingdoms of the midlands have been long lost to the invaders but now the south and north are endangered too. And worst beset of all is Cameliard, kingdom of our friend King Leodegrance. I sent men to aid them but it seems to be not enough. The Saxon invaders draw ever closer to the capital. Unless we send more men, Leodegrance and his family will be besieged."
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Post by Lady Iseult of Ireland on Jun 3, 2012 18:31:48 GMT
"Do we have more men to send?" Lancelot asked, "There needs to be plenty left to defend Camelot."
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Post by Morgan le Fay on Jun 3, 2012 18:47:04 GMT
"Yes, we have men, and we can call upon our allies for aid as well. Cornwall, Listeneise, Gore and Lothian. I had not done so before now, but it may be necessary," Sir Ector replied. "If the King is willing."
"But of course I am! King Leodegrance swore fealty to me. I will not let him suffer," Arthur declared. "I do not deserve to be called High King if I cannot protect my own, Lancelot."
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Post by Lady Iseult of Ireland on Jun 3, 2012 18:53:36 GMT
"I understand that, your grace, and of course, men should be sent if they can be." With that Lancelot leaned forward slightly, "If there is to be war, sire, I volunteer myself to take these men and free Cameliard on your behalf."
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Post by Morgan le Fay on Jun 3, 2012 19:03:17 GMT
"Thati s most noble of you. But I had thought of going myself. I don't want to sit here and wait all my life. And I haven't proved myself a warrior yet."
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Post by Hallewes on Jun 3, 2012 19:20:59 GMT
"There is no new for you to be proved a warrior, your grace... You are king! I you are hurt then your kingdom will be more damaged!" Dina exclaimed,
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Post by Morgan le Fay on Jun 3, 2012 19:27:10 GMT
"Maybe it will, but I cannot ask men to fight if I will not. I need my people to respect me. If I don't go myself, men will say that I am a coward, that I hide behind my walls while other men rescued Cameliard from the bastard invaders.."
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Post by Lady Iseult of Ireland on Jun 3, 2012 20:17:26 GMT
"Besides, my lady, his majesty will not be going alone. I am confident the majority of the Knights of Camelot will be going with him. Plenty of protection, not that I imagine you need it , sire." Lancelot said, trying to put Dina's mind at ease.
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Post by Morgan le Fay on Jun 3, 2012 20:55:14 GMT
Arthur grinned boyishly at Lancelot.
"Of course. I will be safe with my knights, and the army, I will make sure Camelot is well looked after as well. But this is my first chance to show the people that I love them, and I must take it."
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Post by Hallewes on Jun 3, 2012 21:10:51 GMT
"Go by all means sure, I did not say not to, just you do not need to prove yourself a warrior... You are a commander!"
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Post by Morgan le Fay on Jun 3, 2012 21:12:58 GMT
"I can be both," Arthur said firmly. "I know you are worried, Dina, but you needn't be. You know I can take care of myself."
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Post by Hallewes on Jun 3, 2012 21:26:58 GMT
Dina stayed silent, rather then retorting as she wished to.
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