Grail Knight: Number 5 in Series (Outlaw Chronicles)
“‘Alan,’ he said, ‘tell me truthfully, as an old friend, was it you who stole the Templars’ silver?’ I looked him straight in the eye and said, ‘No, it was not. I swear by my faith that I am innocent. But it is true that I was the man with the original, the genuine note. And I must shoulder a small part of the blame for the theft. It was not of my doing and, indeed, I did not know about it until afterwards, but I did benefit from it.’ My friend looked puzzled. I carried on. ‘But Nicholas, I am a...fraid that I cannot say more about this matter. I am bound to silence. It is a matter of personal honour.’ The former Hospitaller nodded slowly. ‘I believe you are innocent of the crime,’ he said. ‘And that makes me easier in my conscience; but it does not materially affect what I am planning to do. If you will have me, I plan to remain here for a week or so until the Templars come: I am your man until then. If you choose to resist them, my sword is yours; if you wish to submit, I will stand beside you at your trial and testify to your good character – and ensure that you suffer no maltreatment at their hands.’ I felt a lump forming in my throat, and I was almost too moved to speak.MoreLess
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