Mary's eyes widened. "Goodness!" she said. "But of course you wouldn't have tried tea. Sorry," she added.
Arthur smiled. "It is fine," he assured her. "It seems to be quite a popular drink."
"It is," Mary said, as she warmed the teapot. "But then again, I am English so I must say that." She paused. "I hope you like it. I would hate to be the one to turn King Arthur against tea!"
Arthur laughed. It was strange, being called King Arthur, but he knew he would be king some day. He knew it wasn't out of any disrespect for his father.