[ He considers this, glances sideways at her and almost seems to draw himself up a fraction as he lifts his head. Lancelot is proud, after all, of having earned his title. ]

The values of Camelot and the Seelie Court are not so dissimilar. When I was sworn in as a knight of Camelot I swore to fight with honour -- for freedom, for justice, all that is good. So it is for the Seelie court too, and the oath I swore here. A knight is sworn to valour. My heart knows only virtue. My blade defends the helpless. My might upholds the weak. My word speaks only truth. My wrath undoes the wicked. There is no room for ego in this.