Chapters XXXVI - XLIV Summary

Fleeing Arthur with Gwenhwyfar, Gwyna encounters Peredur and sends him to warn Medrawt of Bedwyr's murder. Medrawt and his household flee Aquae Sulis. Gwyna and Gwenhwyfar flee into the countryside where Gwenhwyfar collapses in despair. In the morning, Gwyna discovers that Gwenhwyfar has drowned herself. Returning to town, Gywna finds that two factions have formed—one loyal to Arthur, one loyal to Cei. In Chapter XXXVII Gwyna tells Myrdden Gwenhwyfar is dead; she learns that Medrawt has fled to Maelwas's territory. Myrdden then creates a grant plot to rid Arthur of disloyal men—Arthur sends Cei and all his men of dubious loyalty to help the men defending Ban's castle; Myrdden tells Gwyna this will allow time to heal the rift. Gwyna learns that Peredur has been sent with Cei. That night she decides to...