7/31 There--the figures nearest the queen are Sir Launcelot with his sword up, and Sir Gareth gasping his latest breath. You can catch the agony in the queen's face through the curling smoke. It's a rattling battle-picture." "Indeed, it is. We must take good care of it; its historical value is incalculable. Go on." "Well, the rest of the tale is just war, pure and simple. |