This interview is with King Arthur of England, whose Spirit speaks through Speaker Gerald A. Polley, to answer these questions which he hopes will prove himself and the great castle Camelot truly existed. Interviewer is Speaker Linda Polley.

1. Are the legends true of how you became conceived with Merlin's help by Uther Pendragon and his lover?

A. Well, mostly, yes. Of course the stories got a little bit carried away but they are basically true. That I was conceived while my mother was still married to someone else is quite true.

2. On what date were you born?

A. I would say that someone has made a mistake. I was born at least two years after the commonly accepted date, but knowing the confusion of that era, mistakes like this are quite common.

3. Was it painful for you to know you was a product of an unwed family?

A. Not really. This was quite common in my day. Actually I didn't know about it until quite late in my life. But it made little difference.

4. What did you look like?

A. I suppose you would call me stalky. I stood about 5 ft. 7, had dark hair and beard. Of course I didn't have that until later in life. I was always heavy, though not fat. They say other men always appeared small beside me, though they, themselves, might be muscular, also. Some of my enemies often called me "The Bear." I would say that is about the best description I can give.
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5. What happened to you in your childhood that was special?

A. I can't really say anything that I considered unusual. Of course I did have some strange teachers, what, with my uncle's associates. I had a normal childhood for the time.

6. How old were you when you became King?

A. 16 1/2.

7. Was your title actually King Of England?

A. No. I was King Of Britain, which was a small kingdom. I was War King of England, which is a difference. I had no true jurisdiction over the kingdoms, but when we joined together for battle, I was the unquestioned leader.

8. Can you explain how you got your sword that made you King, and the one from the lake?

A. You are referring to the Sword in the Stone. I believe the story is quite well known, but I will repeat it. My foster brother was in a tournament that they were having, to seek a new War King, when he broke his sword, in practice. I was sent to fetch another. Upon passing an abbey near the field, I saw a sword sticking in a stone, and thinking no one would mind, I borrowed it for my brother's use. But to my astonishment, everyone demanded to know where I got it. When I showed them, and put it back in the stone, and no one could pull it out besides me, everyone started calling me King. Everyone knows the rest. I'd still like to know how Merlin rigged that, but he would never tell me, even today. As for the other one, the fighting sword, I would suggest one read Mary Stewart's "The Hollow Hills." We inspired this tale, and except for a few exaggerations, it's correct.

9. How did you feel when you found out you'd gone to bed with your half sister?

A. I was totally shocked, dumbfounded, completely thrown about! I would not speak to anyone for two or three days, and after that I was very withdrawn for some time. It is fortunate at the time that I was unaware that she knew who I was. In the state I was in, I don't think anyone could have kept me from killing her.

10. Whatever happened to your swords?

A. Mordred stole the fighting sword, and I believe his descendants still possess it, though I do not believe they know what it is. The other, unfortunately, was destroyed in one of the many little wars passing through.

11. Describe what Camelot was like for us.

A. It was not a castle as you are used to them. It was merely a fortification that had two wooden walls surrounding it, with a stonework or, what we would call a Keep, inside. It had a great hall, and a kitchen downstairs, and our living quarters upstairs. I laugh when I see some of the representations of it in your movies! You must remember the England of my day was not as grand as those to come.

12. Was your life anything like it explains in the legends and stories of you in your day?

A. I think the stories make it far more glamorous than it was. It was mostly hard work, and harder fighting. Though there were some good times.

13. Can you give us an idea of where Camelot was, as related to a modern map of today?

A. It is the place I am quite sure, that most people now believe it was in South Cadbury. But it is hard sometimes, to tell. The countryside is so changed. I look around at England today at the different old places; the memory plays tricks on you, it was so long ago! So much happened in the meantime, that not even I can tell you positively, but I think it was South Cadbury.

14. How did you meet your wife?

A. It was all arranged, you know. this fellow said one day, "You need a wife. I've got a daughter. What about it?" As I was trying to get in good with him, as you would say today, I said, "O.k., why not! I don't suppose it would hurt!" and he sent her over. That is all. I was thirty-eight, she was eighteen.

15. Was there a round table?

A. Yes. I found it quite practical. Especially when we were having a banquet. It was given to me by my wife's father as a wedding gift. Best damned gift I've ever got! I loved that table! Nobody ever complained about being put on the corner of THAT table! I can't understand why other people didn't get any.

16. What did Guinever look like?

A. Oh, to describe her! She was exceptionally fair for our day. She had long blonde hair, which she usually let flow, (I hated to see it done up!) and her figure was astonishing! Though she wasn't as big hppped as most women of our day, she had the fairest skin, and she just commanded any man's attention. I could never get any serious work done with her in the room. How else could you describe her?

17. Which of the knights of the round table really existed?

A. Oh, dear! Most of them, except we pronounced their names differently and it confuses me. There was Pellan, Guainan, Dulan, and of course the one you'd call Lancelot, and later his son, though Lancelot was not his true name. But for the life of me the only thing I can remember about it is I never liked it! Maybe that's why I can't remember it! I was devoted to the man. We were the best of friends, even from childhood, and you could ask no better companion in battle!

18. What is the truth about the Holy Grail story?

A. Wasn't any! Never happened! People really think I could afford to send knights out on such foolishness? I had a kingdom and a nation to protect. We really never had time for such foolishness!

19. Who was Merlin, and did he really exist?

A. Of course he existed! Couldn't have got along without him! He was my father's brother's son, but I always considered him an uncle, and sometimes even father!

20. Where was Merlin from?

A. Never could get a straight answer on that. he talked about so many different places, but I believe he was born in Maridunum on Tywy.

21. Did Merlin really work magical powers and where did he get his power from?

A. Merlin's powers. Oh, he had power, but it was power like you have, and much of his magic was chemistry, but he was good at it. But he got his power the same place you do. He talked with Spirits. One time he even made my father and brother appear before me in a smoky room. I think you call it materialization. I've watched your mediums do it, the ones that weren't faking, anyway.

22. Were Sir Lancelot and his son psychics?

A. Ooooh! I don't really know. They showed signs of it, and Merlin said they had the power, but if they ever used it, I don't know.

23. Did Lancelot really have an affair with your wife?

A. Yes, they had quite a long relationship.

24. What was Lancelot really like? Was he really as handsome and brave as it is said of him?

A. Not as you would say handsome, but what he laced in looks he made up for in character. You would call him dashing, and he was not only brave, but cunning. He won as many fights with his mind, as with brawn.

25. Did Lancelot really go mad while on a quest to escape Queen Guinever's love?

A. No! That is pure pippycock!

26. Is the story of Lancelot and Elaine true?

A. Not totally. Let us say Lancelot was not as moral as the stories make him out. He had a genuine love for this particular woman. She bore him a son and died doing it. He was unbearable to live with for awhile afterwards. He blamed himself.

27. How do you feel about Guinevere and Lancelot's betral of you in their love affair?

A. There was no betrayal. It was agreed upon between the three of us. The only betrayal was on Mordred's part.

28. Are there many bad memories for you?

A. Sad, but not bad. I had nothing to be ashamed of. And I can proudly say that when I came here, no man had an unjust cause to lay on me
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29. Are the legends of Mordred really true? Tell us how he came to be.

A. Mordred was the product of my sister's and my night together. He was my nephew and my son, and a total imbicile. I could also lay many other names upon him, but I would not waste my time. to say that he was completely evil and defiled everything he touched, is true.

30. Was Mordred ever made a knight by you? A. Never! He lived with me, ate at my table, but never would I knight him. I would not so disgrace an honorable calling.