The High Queen, Chapter 6 Summary

Morgaine is bored as she sits with Morgause during the wedding mass. She does not know who Arthur's bride is but wishes Arthur nothing but happiness. As she looks around the church, she sees Kevin the Bard and her mother, who she is happy to see. After the service, Morgaine approaches Arthur on the receiving line and comes face-to-face with Gwenhwyfar after several years. They immediately recognize each other. Morgaine also notices the way Lancelet looks at Gwenhwyfar--like a hungry dog looks at a dripping bone. Gwenhwyfar, however, charms Morgaine into forgetting about Lancelet for the time being. She also graciously accepts Morgaine into service as a lady-in-waiting.

When speaking to Kevin, Morgaine asked how Viviane is doing. He tells her that she is fine, but aging. He also tells her that he mourns Morgaine's absence from...