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Post by Lady Iseult of Ireland on Jan 18, 2012 18:58:48 GMT
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After taking the druid girl back to where she lived, Iseult approached the doors to Arthur's solar, where she suspected Sir Ector would be as he was acting as regent. She wanted to speak to him about the girl's matter, wanting things to get underway as soon as possible.
She told the guards there that she wanted an audience with the regent about an important matter.
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Post by Morgan le Fay on Jan 18, 2012 19:20:02 GMT
The guards recognised Iseult as a person of some importance. They bowed and admitted her. She saw Sir Ector sitting at Arthur's desk, writing on a sheet of paper, but he stood and bowed when he saw her. He was a short man, middle-aged, with a shock of red hair threaded with silver, and a bristling red moustache. He had a paunch from years of good food and time spent sitting at a desk during his previous regency when there had been little time to keep in shape. He favoured Iseult with an avuncular smile.
"Greetings, my dear. What can I do for you? The guards said you had something important to discuss."
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Post by Lady Iseult of Ireland on Jan 19, 2012 1:08:33 GMT
Iseult curtseyed to the man and smiled in return, "I am sorry to bother you, Sir Ector, I know you must be busy, but I was wondering if you knew of a Knight here in Camelot who is tall, with dark hair and has a scar on his face?"
She didn't want to lead him in anyway, so did not tell of the knights actions just yet.
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Post by Morgan le Fay on Jan 19, 2012 8:28:03 GMT
"I do, my lady. You speak of Sir Meliagaunt, an old friend of mine. What of him?" Sir Ector asked.
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Post by Lady Iseult of Ireland on Jan 19, 2012 13:28:40 GMT
Old friend? That could complicate things.
Iseult did not answer straight away, she wanted to be more sure, especially now.
"Would you know if he left the castle earlier on today?" she asked with a slight frown.
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Post by Morgan le Fay on Jan 19, 2012 14:23:33 GMT
Sir Ector shook his head.
"I'm afraid not, child. I have been busy in court and writing letters. I do not keep track of the doings of all my knights. But I do know that Meliagaunt was not scheduled for patrol today. So he might have gone hunting, but I could not say for certain."
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Post by Lady Iseult of Ireland on Jan 19, 2012 17:23:47 GMT
Iseult was beginning to get annoyed with the whole world calling her z child, but did not let her annoyance show as she nodded to what Sir Ector said. She knew if was not meant maliciously.
"I thought to come to you, because she says a knight she has seen around Camelot... took excessive liberties with her against her will, and that was the description she gave of the culprit," Iseult said, trying to say it as diplomatically as possible.
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Post by Morgan le Fay on Jan 19, 2012 19:44:08 GMT
Sir Ector frowned as Iseult spoke. He clearly didn't quite know what to make of her statement.
"I thank you for coming to me, since you are obviously concerned, but you have not told me who has made this accusation against Sir Meliagaunt. This is a terrible accusation, my dear. Who is this woman who claims he assaulted her? It is a serious matter indeed if a knight has committed this crime, even more so for a knight that for another man. The honour of Camelot is at stake."
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Post by Lady Iseult of Ireland on Jan 19, 2012 20:56:29 GMT
"A girl who came to Camelot not long ago named Seren," Iseult said,, she had said that she would not say the druid girls name, but it would have to be made known to Sir Ector regardless if she did wish to testify against the man. "She came straight to the infirmary after it happened, and Gaius checked her over while I was there." Iseult went on.
She thought it was terrible of all men equally not just knights, though she supposed knights should have had better control than that. The honour of camelot was perhaps a bit strong, it would not be viewed as a centre of moral looseness by the actions of one man, "she is obviously traumatised, so I said I would come and inform you on her behalf, understandably it is not an easy thing for her to talk about. I cannot say it is Sir Meliagaunt, and can only give you the description she gave me."
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Post by Morgan le Fay on Jan 19, 2012 21:23:24 GMT
"Of course. I knew you would not make the accusation lightly," Sir Ector replied. "But it seems it might be. The matter will be brought before the court, as is proper. I will ensure that Sir Meligaunt is present so the girl Seren will identify him, if indeed it is him. Thank you for your kindness, Lady Iseult. Whatever happened, I feel that I can trust your honesty. I know you would not have come to me if you did not truly believe a crime had been committed. Does the girl Seren understand that she will have to speak before the court?"
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Post by Lady Iseult of Ireland on Jan 19, 2012 21:44:23 GMT
"Gaius told her how the law works," Iseult assured him, "She said she would do anything it takes to see him punished appropriately." she went on, keeping the part about wanting him dead.
"Though, if there has been some misunderstanding about the identity, I would be mortified Sir Meligaunt were to be embarrassed in front of the whole court due to it, is there anyway, I could get Seren to see it if is him, and be sure, before going before the whole court?" She asked, with big eyes, never having done anything like this before?
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Post by Morgan le Fay on Jan 19, 2012 23:28:10 GMT
Sir Ector considered that for a moment.
"If yourself and Gaius are willing to stand as witness, yes, we could do it privately. But there must be written records of such things, that is why we need witnesses. The law must be suitably recorded to guide future generations."
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Post by Lady Iseult of Ireland on Jan 19, 2012 23:34:48 GMT
Iseult did not think Sir Ector quite understood her, so she clarified, "I am not suggesting that she does not go up in court, although that would be better for her, I feel, but if you could point him out to me to point out to her, or point him out to the both of us, I would hate to make things more difficult for you though."
She paused before going on, and then sighed, "It is an awful business, I am sorry to have brought this to you."
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Post by Morgan le Fay on Jan 19, 2012 23:43:28 GMT
Sir Ector twiddled his moustache. He seemed troubled.
"It's quite alright, my dear. The business is law is an important one. If everyone had your conscience, all would be well. I feel that if we bring Meliagaunt to the girl in the belief he is her accuser, she may say he is anyway. What if the knights were to be paraded? You and Seren could stand at the window with me and then Seren could tell us if she saw her attacker. Would that serve?"
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Post by Lady Iseult of Ireland on Jan 20, 2012 0:10:42 GMT
"Yes, that sounds much better," That would take the suggestion out of Seren's mind, if she was not sure on how he looked exactly, "but do the knights have any need to do such a thing at such a time, would it not seem suspicious?" Though, suspicious or not, if Meliagaunt was the perpetrator, then him protesting or not appearing would seem more proof of his guilt.
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