King Uther keeps many of his nobles close to him as he progresses through his realm, always asking them for advice — especially Duke Gorlois. But of course they all have their own holdings to take care of, and so one by one he releases them to return to their own lands. Yet although Gorlois asks to go every day, he and the Duchess Ygraine are not allowed to go.
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“The king is keeping Duke Gorlois here, and the duke is most unhappy.”
“Well, why not? Gorlois has hardly proven himself to be a good and loyal vassal. King Uther is wise to keep him within sight.”
“So you may think, but I dare say it is because of the duchess. Haven’t you seen how she drives every man in court to be a little mad over her?”
“That is a dangerous thing to say, no? Be careful of your tongue!”
“Listen, darlings, the king is the king and keeps his own counsel. He eyes every woman at court. You can’t know his mind.”
“Yes, well, don’t even ask me what I saw in her bower. I will never tell.”
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The northern Saxons are done. King Uther is very, very happy about it, and proud of Prince Madoc and his lords. It is rumored that he is going to advance Madoc to be some kind of duke or something as a result.
Royal Conversation
“Now, with these Saxon leaders in chains, the enemy will have to withdraw. All they have left is old king Aelle, who is more talk than fight.”