Book III, Chapters 1-2 Summary

At the beginning of Book III The Wicked Day, Chapter 1, Mordred has taken a wife and has some children on the island when he is discovered by Gawain one day. The two men catch up on their lives and Mordred learns that Gaheris died from neglect of his wounds, and that the king knows Mordred was defending the queen. Mordred must return to Camelot to regain his previous titles. Mordred is welcomed by king and queen, and catches up on the politics and news. Bedwyr is ensconced in Brittany, and has a wife and a child. The Romans have a renewed interest in Britain, and were on their way to reclaim it for Rome. Mordred and Arthur leave to join King Hoel and make plans for defense. In Chapter 2, Arthur and Mordred arrive in Brittany, and find...