Merlin was good for parlor tricks, at best; a minor cantrip, or two. I break space-time.
mostly, I just love the painting, but like Merlin, I have a fascination with magical swords and ladies that bear them.
my sword is a good one.
Sir Ystin, the Shining Knight, is another story.
and by story, I mean, by Grant Morrison.
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"For this was written by a knight prisoner Thomas Malleorre, that God send him good recovery."