Pabo, the Priest: A Novel

by S. Baring-Gould

"My brothers, the moment has not yet arrived. When it comes, I will call and ye will answer."

"We will!"

"My life—it is for you."

"And our lives are at your disposal."

"We knew each other," said the prince, and one of his engaging smiles lighted his face. "But now to the matter in hand. The Bishop Bernard claims the entire region of Caio, from the mountains to where the Cothi enters the ravine, as his own, because it is the patrimony of David, which he has usurped. And forthwith he sends a mandate for the deposition of your Archpriest Pabo, and his arrest and conveyance under a guard to his castle of Llawhaden."

"He shall not have him."

"Therefore must he escape at once."

"He shall fly to a place of security."

"And that without a moment's delay."

"It shall be so."