Hither—was that the templar? What wants he?
FRIAR.
I know not.
PATRIARCH (approaches the templar, while the friar and the rest of his train draw back).
So, sir knight, I’m truly happy
To meet the brave young man—so very young too—
Something, God helping, may come of him.
TEMPLAR.
More
Than is already hardly will come of him,
But less, my reverend father, that may chance.
PATRIARCH.
It is my prayer at least a knight so pious
May for the cause of Christendom and God
Long be preserved; nor can that fail, so be
Young valour will lend ear to aged counsel.
With what can I be useful any way?
TEMPLAR.