“In his own room on a nail above his bed,” said Paul.
“Who is the lay brother attending to him now?”
“Brother Andrew.”
“Brother Andrew will do anything for me,” said John.
“But the dog?” said Paul. “He is always in the court at night, and he barks at the sound of a step.”
“Not my step,” said John.
“I'll do it,” said Paul.
“I will send you to some one who can find your sister. You'll tell her you come from me and she'll take you with her.”
They could hear the singing in the church, and they paused to listen.
“When I come back in the morning I'll confess everything and do my penance,” said Paul.