Enoch's Device by Joseph Finley

Author:Joseph Finley [Finley, Joseph]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: TaraStone Press
Published: 2013-11-24T07:00:00+00:00

“The bishop was there,” Raymond replied, “with Fulk the Black.”

“I heard that the bishop was hunting heretics,” Canon Frézoul added in a raspy voice.

Prior Bernard eyed Alais warily. “There have been many rumors of heresy in the Touraine of late. But in coming to Selles-sur-Cher, the bishop must have been mistaken.”

“Of course,” William said. “Adémar of Blois has always been a faithful man. Surely he tried to temper Fulk’s actions, but I suspect that not even a man of God could reach that black soul.”

Leaning toward Dónall, Ciarán whispered, “Some man of God.”

“Amen to that,” Dónall said under his breath.

When the conversation grew quiet, the duke clapped his hands. “Shall we eat?” he said. “Prior, lead us in the grace.”

Prior Bernard obliged, and when he finished, servants emerged from the archways carrying bowls and platters. The aroma of roast pork and steaming onion stew spilled into the hall. A whole roast pig with an apple in its mouth was set in the center of the table, flanked by platters of pheasant and bowls of peas and nuts. Several of the servers drew long knives and began carving the meat, while others served bowls of stew and refilled the cups with wine. Ciarán heaped several helpings of pheasant on his mazer and topped it with spoonfuls of peas, ignoring the steward’s disapproving gaze.

“Alais informs me that Brother Dónall studied at Reims,” Raymond said with a wry smile once the meal began.

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