[ For the first time in their conversation, Mordred looks genuinely shocked... and then begins to laugh uproariously. ]

Ha... hahaha! What a grand joke! A kingslayer, summoned by a king? They must be the greatest fool alive! I'll no more serve them than I would an ant!

[ Sorry, Eustace. ]

And you must be the court jester, then. Don't worry: I harbour no grudge against you for the actions of your lord. In fact, I'd be glad to accompany you, and meet with this so-called Regent myself.