«Would I beknowing all the secrete in the heart of a King?»
Shea asked, «Are you the court druid?»
Cathbadh became aware of him for the first time, and Cuchulainn made introductions. Shea explained, «It seems to me that the King might want you at the court for your own protection, so the druids can keep Maev’s sorcerers from putting a spell on you. That’s what she’s going to do.»
«How do you know of this?» asked Cathbadh.
«Through Pete here. He sometimes knows about things that are going to happen before they actually take place. In our country we call it second sight.»
Cuchulainn wrinkled his nose. «That ugly slave?»
«Yeh, me,» said Brodsky, who had approached the group. «And you better watch your step, handsome, because somebody’s going to hang you up to dry unless you do something about it.»
«If it is destined none can alter it,» said Cuchulainn.
«Fergus!Have the bath water heated.» He turned to Shea. «Once you are properly washed and garbed you will look well enough for the board in my beautiful house. I will lend you some proper garments, for I cannot bear the sight of those Formorian-like rags.»