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he
was genuine, the media people would be tripping all over themselves to have a
crack at him. He would be an absolute sensation. But would he be able to
weather
the resulting storm?

"How is it done?" he asked. "Would it be difficult to arrange?"

"Oh, it could be arranged easily enough, I suppose," I replied, "but you have
no
idea what you'd be letting yourself in for"

"Will it not allow me to bring my message to many people at one time?"

"It'll do that, all right,'' I said.' 'It should be quite a memorable
broadcast.
But aren't you rushing things a bit? I mean, you have been asleep for about
two
thousand years." I shook my head. "Merely saying it sounds fantastic. Things
have changed a great deal more than you may think. People have changed.
You've
got an awful lot of catching up to do."

"Perhaps," said Merlin, nodding in agreement. "I sensed how the world was
changing while I remained imprisoned in the oak, and while I marveled at the
visions that unfolded in my dreams, there is still much about this day and age
I
do not know or understand. However, I shall have you for my guide in that
regard. Each of us shall teach the other."

"I don't think you have any idea what you're asking me to do," I said. "Lord
knows, it's hard enough for me to accept who and what you are without trying
to
catch you up about two thousand years! It would be a massive undertaking, and
one for which I'm hopelessly ill qualified.''

"I am confident that you will do your best," said Merlin. "And you will find
me
a quick and eager student. Besides, as I have said, I do have some idea of
what
the modern world is like. What I require is advice and more detailed
instruction. As we go out into the world, I shall be your apprentice, Thomas,
and you shall be mine. It will be a partnership from which we both shall
benefit."

"But what about my family?" I said. "Who will look after them while we're
doing
all this?"

"I told you, you need have no concern about your family. I shall see to it