She saw where he was going there, and the corner of her mouth twisted up.

"Aye my lord, we can do that," she said, much smoother than before. "Perhaps the trial of the brave knight Lancelot will suit your fancy."

On that note, the players changed an instrument or two. Hilde, the quiet one in the back, pulled out her violin; a left over from her old life of nobility, and Miranda took a step back. She was grinning to herself, her own knowledge cooking in her mind. [i] Woman's folly.[/i] she thought, [i]and the pride of men, coming up.[/i].

"I imagine me'lord's time is short," Miranda added. "And tis a lengthy number; we'll be quick."

Miranda knew the minstrel's diddy inside and out. As the music started up again, she took a deep breath, and began her song.

[center][i]"King Arthur's Knights they filled the table round, save for one who stood before them.
For once without a weapon.
For once he stood in shame.
The trial's charge was treason, and betrayal of an oath.
And should his guilt be proven, death would fall on traitors both.
The knights would council Arthur's hard decision.

And Lancelot, his head held high said "I'm tried for Love of Guinevere....
My crime was love."[/i][/center]

The rest of the song continued in the same fashion, with each knight speaking either up or against the brave knight, and Laancelot offering nothing but honesty in the light of his fair lady. Ultimately, it fell on Arthur, whose section came as the last verse of song.

[center][i]"As Arthur wept, he called the wrath of heaven on the lovers who'd betrayed him.
On the Knight he had called brother
Thought worthy of his trust.
On the queen who'd hid deception, but could say she loved him still.
On lost innocence and beauty, and in justice for their guilt.
King Arthur knew the only price for treason...

And Lancelot, his head held high, said "I'll die in love for Guinevere,...
I'd die for love."[/i][/center]

And just like that, it was over. The lengthy number was difficult on double the speed, and the singer finally breathed easy when it was done. She bowed, and looked back up at Khaylan, still wearing that smile.

"Have we entertained my lord?" She asked.