He opened his mouth to apologize for seeming insistent or forward before the king made clear that his actions met the young king's approval. He gave a slight sigh of relief and then a wry smile. "No one should wander the grounds alone, my lord, unless they are readily suited to defend their person. I must say," he gave Arthur a wry smile, "I am a better protector than conversationalist so it was a great kindness that she accepted my company." Otherwise he likely would have shadowed her to assure her safety, possibly only upsetting her if she'd been aware.
"I think the tales are much changed in the telling." He reflected for a moment on his conversation with Guinevere and how she had identified herself as a blacksmith's daughter, the servant of Morgana. It seemed it would be difficult to sort fact from fancy when it came to the rightful legend of King Arthur. "And your knights, my lord? Is my father in your service?"