At eleven o'clock the next day he appeared in their cell, announcing, “The royal family is waiting to receive you.” As Elendar led the boys out of their cell and turned right, Josh asked, “Have you talked to the king about us?” “Yes. I have told him that you are to be trusted. However, the Sword of Camelot is a stubborn man and must make up his own mind.” He took them through a maze of corridors and up two flights of steps to a door that was guarded by two husky soldiers in armor. Without speaking to them, Elendar motioned, and they stepped aside. He entered, and the group followed him. Josh looked around curiously, having time only to note that it was not an ornate room. There was a large table in the middle, where four people were seated. Against one wall stood a large cabinet, and the high windows were draped with crimson draperies having the name “Camelot” embroidered on them. “Sire, these are the servants of Goel.” Elendar called off their names. And as he did, Josh studied the royal family.
