The King Stag, Chapter 5 Summary

It is the day after Gwenhwyfar returns home from her ordeal with Maleagrant. Morgaine and Elaine are preparing for the start of their day. Elaine wishes aloud that Lancelet were her husband. Morgaine tells her that it is not a good idea to go after him, since his heart is so committed to Gwenhwyfar. Elaine coaxes Morgaine into making a spell that will turn Lancelet to her, so that he will marry Elaine. After trying to talk her out of it unsuccessfully, Morgaine agrees to make the charm provided Elaine offers her first daughter to be brought up in Avalon. In a rush of emotion and excitement, Elaine agrees.

Morgaine knows that in order for this spell to work, she needs to get Lancelet away from court. When she has the opportunity to speak with him alone...