Book I, Chapters 13-14 Summary

In Chapter 13, when Morgause and the princes arrive at the gates of Camelot, they are at first turned politely away, but the queen makes demands that cause the guards to send a message to King Arthur. Mordred is surprised to see the High King come unaccompanied to the gate to meet them. He is even more surprised when Queen Morgause takes Mordred with her to see the king. Mordred listens to the queen talk and thinks she is telling only lies. Before anything can be done, a courier arrives and the king rides off with some of his Companions to handle a situation in the countryside. The queen is taken into the castle and the princes are left outside. Presently, a man comes along to take them to their quarters, and tells them that the situation requiring...