A Morbid Taste for Bones (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #1)

by Ellis Peters

And you think exactly the same,” he said firmly, and stared out his elder, eye to eye. “When I want to hear my echo,” said Brother Cadfael, “I will at least speak first.

Your prior will be wise,” said Urien, taking his leave, “to take a lesson from yonder young fellow. Leading and coaxing pays better than driving in these parts.

Meet every man as you find him, for we’re all made the same under habit or robe or rags. Some better made than others, and some better cared for, but on the same pattern all.

But keep a door open to pity, as who knows when you or I may need it!

“You are a fine girl,” said Brother Cadfael heartily.

What a goood wife you would be! But my life, my love and my lady is the Abby...