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Tonight, I continue the story, King Arthur and his knights.

So lie down, close your eyes, and let me read you a story.

The adventure of King Pelinor

In Arthur's Court,

every knight or lady who was found unworthy was banished,

yet it often took some time to discover one's

real character. One of the ladies of Arthur's court was named Vivian. She was very pretty,

and as graceful as a willow wand, and so bright and attractive in her ways that no one

suspected her of being very wicked.

Among Arthur's bravest warriors was King Pelinor. He had once had a great fight with Arthur,

but after that they had become friends, and King Pelinor had been made a knight of the roundtable.

He was not often at court, for he spent much of his time seeking for adventures.

Now and then he would return and put away his armor.

Then he rode with the ladies or talked to the other knights.

The Lady Vivian admired King Pelininer for his valour and his mighty deeds,

and whenever she could, she talked with him about his adventures.

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