The King Stag, Chapter 2 Summary

Arthur's court prepares for the Pentecost feast. Morgaine is anxious to see Kevin, but still has feelings for Lancelet. Kevin arrives and tells Morgaine that he rode with Gwydion to Avalon. He tells her that he will be schooled in Avalon as a Druid. After his training, things must go as they will, but Kevin believes that Gwydion will make a bard and a notable wise man. Kevin and Morgaine go to the feast on Pentecost eve, where Gareth is preparing to become knighted by Lancelet.

The fanfare at the feast table becomes boisterous, as Gawaine makes a jest about Lancelet's devotion to the queen. Arthur settles the dispute, but Lancelet walks away, his feathers ruffled. Later in the evening, Morgaine stops to speak to Lancelet and asks him what is bothering him. He confesses everything to...