"Even the Bishop won't move against one of the Arch-Bishop's staff."

"Staff?" Brother John said. "You are barely a step above that slave you lead about and lecture like he cares where he is. If it weren't for him, you'd be tasting the Arch-Bishop's food yourself. I understand he still has a fondness for mushrooms."

The young man turned red, but instead of continuing the argument he led Paul deeper into the warren in the back half of the Cathedral. Paul could hear ...