After Holger accepted Alianora's rejection of his love, he guested with her and her family and that evening invited them to the village tavern. When the group approach it in the fading light, they saw that The Old Phoenix inn had replaced the tavern and Morgan le Fay was inside the taproom waiting for Holger. A flash of jealousy passed through Alianora but Holger pointed out that she wished to remain with Theodo, her husband, leaving him free to pursue other relationships. However, he also said that while le Fay looked seductive, he did not trust her and so would not succumb to her wiles. Never-the-less Holger was the only one to enter The Old Phoenix while Alianora and her family stayed outside and watched the door close. They then returned to their home and when Alianora returned the nex