Chapter 16
A Broken CupThe celebrations continued throughout the afternoon and on until the light began to fade from the day. The weather had remained fair throughout, but there was now a strong breeze and a chill in the air that promised the cold of winter was approaching. Uther decided he was glad the quest was behind them and he was back amongst his people once again.
Within the great hall, it was warm; guests were arriving and the musicians had already begun their playing. Glancing about, he realised this might be the last chance he would get to slip away and get a little fresh air before the feasting began in earnest, and so he discreetly withdrew in search of the cool of the evening and strolled out and through the upper wooden gates. After exchanging greetings with a few guests m
