The Prisoner in the Oak, Chapter 2 Summary

Morgaine slips away during the night to return to her chambers, but Avalloch surprises her in the halls. He fondles her and propositions her. When she refuses him, he tells her that he knows where she has been and threatens to tell Uriens. Morgaine knows that Avalloch is serious. If Avalloch tells Uriens, everyone in the household will be questioned, and the sacred grove will be cut down. As Morgaine returns to her room, she realizes that Avalloch must die. Avalloch is next in line for his father's throne, if he were to to become king, it would mean little, if any help for Avalon. Avalloch will burn the groves and keep the fires out for the Old Folk in the kingdom. Nor will he uphold any oaths for Avalon ,since he believes...