Viviane covered her face with her hands and said in a hoarse voice, through tears she could not shed, I-cannot, Raven. The room seemed full of a ringing silence. What is it? Nothing, nothing-a cramp in my foot- she lied, and avoided his hand when he would have put it out to steady her. Besides, the King's subjects would never accept a child for king, after the long peaceful years of Arthur's reign.
Thank you, cousin, he said, his voice still slow and drunken. She had lost horse and dagger and everything else she had had with her. Ah, I was selfish . Once I begin I cannot turn back, so say now whether you wish me to begin.
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