Bishop Immers stood and glared at his old friend. "Then I suggest ye find out!"

"Of course, Yer Grace."

"And as this is costing me more than a penny or two, it would serve this diocese well to obtain title on Falls Ende." He raised an eyebrow.

"I concur, Yer Grace," smiled the abbot.

"There are no knights there; the manor is unattended except by a handful of aging men-at-arms, cripples and boys. With all the men ye will send, they'll have ...