Book 3, Chapter 7 Summary

It takes six days to reach Kings Fort and King Vortigern. Lady Niniane has been brought along, as well. She is treated well. Merlin notices that she is pale and has put on weight. He feels she has lost her power, her gift of 'sight.'

King Vortigern and his Saxon Queen Rowena see Merlin and Lady Niniane in a crowded hall at his hold out at Kings Fort. The King is also attended by several priests and holy men. King Vortigern asks Lady Niniane to present her son. She introduces Merlin. The King and his entourage are very interested in Merlin's parentage. After much talk, Lady Niniane tells the King she will tell him the truth if the crowd goes. She makes eye contact to try and let Merlin know she will not mention Ambrosius. Merlin doesn't quiet understand the...