Mordred was an outstanding actor.
"Newsboy" Hewitt had been with him in Worton for several days. Throughout these days, he behaved noble and kind. No matter what Hewitt asked him, he would patiently answer. When sensitive issues came up, he would say that he couldn't reveal them to Hewitt yet.
Of course, most of his other responses were mostly lies, particularly when Hewitt inquired about his relationship with Arthur. He would portray himself as a loyal subject, the king's intimate friend, and a brave knight.
Hewitt's eyes were filled with admiration:
"Is all of this true?"
Mordred smiled gently:
"Of course, after Lancelot and I defeated the daughter of the White Dragon, the enemy on this front nearly collapsed, setting the groundwork for King Arthur's subsequent sneak attack on Pendragon with the twelve Knights of the Round Table."
The boy continued excitedly:
"What happened to you guys after that?"
Mordred flashed a faint smile:
