The Templar's Penance: (Knights Templar 15)
“He moved like a man in a nightmare, his features drawn and blanched. His white robe was smeared and beslubbered with gore from carrying Joana’s body, and there were tearstains on his cheeks.
Baldwin motioned to the innkeeper and stood. ‘Frey Ramón,’ he called out. ‘Please join us.’ ‘I have no wish to be sociable,’ the knight said. His eyes were restless, as was his soul, Baldwin thought. The man was torn by horror and loss.
At least he understood English. That was a relief. ‘There is little com...fort in the compassion of a stranger, and yet I would speak with you,’ Baldwin told him. ‘If we can aid you, we should like to do so.’ Frey Ramón looked a little confused by some of Baldwin’s words, but he understood the sympathy in his tone. He ducked his head, and appeared to make up his mind. ‘I am thankful for your kindness. Perhaps a little wine?’ ‘Please be seated,’ Baldwin said and motioned towards a stool.
‘I was to have married her next week,’ Ramón sighed.MoreLess
Baldwin motioned to the innkeeper and stood. ‘Frey Ramón,’ he called out. ‘Please join us.’ ‘I have no wish to be sociable,’ the knight said. His eyes were restless, as was his soul, Baldwin thought. The man was torn by horror and loss.
At least he understood English. That was a relief. ‘There is little com...fort in the compassion of a stranger, and yet I would speak with you,’ Baldwin told him. ‘If we can aid you, we should like to do so.’ Frey Ramón looked a little confused by some of Baldwin’s words, but he understood the sympathy in his tone. He ducked his head, and appeared to make up his mind. ‘I am thankful for your kindness. Perhaps a little wine?’ ‘Please be seated,’ Baldwin said and motioned towards a stool.
‘I was to have married her next week,’ Ramón sighed.MoreLess
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