throw new MetadataResolutionException("badly formed edge");
        }
    }
    // ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    public List<MetadataGraphEdge> getEdgesBetween(MetadataGraphVertex vFrom, MetadataGraphVertex vTo) {
        List<MetadataGraphEdge> edges = getIncidentEdges(vTo);
        if (edges == null || edges.isEmpty()) {
            return null;
        }