Nimue and the guardian hurried to find the Lady to share the revelation from the reflecting pan. Nimue’s excitement somewhat subdued by the gruelingly slow pace the old joints of the guardian permitted.  The Lady had finished her meditations and even yet the smoke from the scented beeswax candles filled the upper reaches of the Tor.<br/><br/>“My Lady,” The guardian began as she bowed in respect. “We have had word of a vistor.”<br/><br/>Nimue fairly bouncing on her toes interrupted,<br/><br/>“It is Maric. The knight of whom we spoke earlier. He is coming. I will get to see him again.” Nimue clasped her hands to her chest and twirled in ecstasy.<br/>The Lady shook her head and looked at the guardian as if she were dispensing strength.<br/><br/>“Aye, Lady and it was our little sister, Nimue, who saw into the water and did see the vision.” The guardian said with a satisfied smack of her lips. “Perhaps she is the new guardian for when my eyes get so dark they can no longer see.”<br/><br/>A hailing from the courtyard and the calling of hello in a decidedly masculine voice broke the gentle sounds of women’s voice in song, chanting and conversation.<br/><br/>Nimue looked from the older women toward the door .<br/><br/>“Come, Nimue,” the Lady said, not unkindly, “ Let us she if the knight is as you say he is.” To the guardian she said, “ Prepare the dragon. We wish to remain unmolested.”<br/><br/>As Nimue followed the Lady to the entry, she protested,<br/><br/>“But Lady, surely you would not attack him. He is good and gentle and kind. Please, Lady to not bring dire injury to him.”<br/><br/>The Lady smiled as she said serenely,<br/><br/>“Little One, if he is all you say, he need not fear.”<br/><br/>She opened the door and stood in her stately presence. The Lady was tall, striking and regal with her black hair wound around her head in a crown and her crimson gown embroidered in gold. She was High Priestess by title and by right. Nimue peered around her, standing on tiptoe to see over her shoulder. It was Maric and he held her cloak.