Roland's Sword and Scabbard

Benedict Pendragon and his family were staying at an inn in the land of the elves. They had just returned from riding out on their own when they stopped for a meal. Edmund offered to take Roland's sword and shield but he said, These never leave my sight. The innkeeper admiring the golden sword hilt and the jeweled scabbard said, Well they are fine weapons but a little unusual on one so young if I may say so. Can we sit near the fire? asked Ellen who was feeling frozen. Yes my dear I'll move a table over for you. And while the innkeeper was doing that, Roland propped Excalibur and the shield against