The captain furrowed his brows.
“I never heard of you,” he answered.
The man in armor gave a little laugh.
“Have you never heard of the Abbot of Chalonnes?” he asked.
CHAPTER XXVI
THE ABBOT OF CHALONNES
The captain gave a start. He stared a while at the man. A slow understanding smile curled at the corners of his mouth and he said, “There is no such person as the Abbot of Chalonnes. He is only a myth for the simple country folk to believe in. You are some one else.”
The Abbot raised his hand.
“The two archers, whom you have taken captive, are mine,” he said with great calm. “I have also an interest in the two lads. If you are wise, you will give them up.”
The captain stiffened himself.