Hmm, and perhaps they concoct some conspiracy to foil the Narnians. Can't have these foreigners exerting undue influence on the king. Merlin volunteers to have words with this High King person, but Morgana hastily cuts in and says no no, she will. (Merlin's horrible at these sorts of things.)

"Befriend the younger queen," says Morgana. "I hear she loves magic."