What's the Answer?

As we shall soon see, Enora clearly adhered to her vows, especially the parts that demanded that the couple promise to serve one another whatever the circumstance: richness - poorness, in sickness and in health and so on.

This is what Efflam is purported to have said to his lovely bride on their wedding night. "Let us live as brother and sister for the moment."

Efflam had been brought up by monks and valued chastity above all else. He had only consented to the marriage to please his father the king who wished to unite Ireland and Albion which had been at war since Hector was a pup.

Efflam wished to live the life of a recluse but troubles had their ways of finding him. After having assisted King Arthur to despatch a vile dragon, Efflam lived alone in a crude hut near the beach until one day something cropped up that caused him considerable consternation or would have had if he hadn't been such a contemplative soul.

Enora showed up. Now here comes the punch line. Efflam told her adamantly that the situation had not changed. Efflam and Enora lived in close proximity,and in similar circumstances until they died at about the same time. It is thought Ireland and Albion also enjoyed a peace that surpasses understanding. As history, the story of Efflam and Enora would require more proof than is available. As folklore, their story lives on because it teaches us that fairy tales do not always come true but life does go on no matter what troubles are sent to try us.

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