Sir William was about to reply, then stopped and thought about the question before answering. "Perhaps ye are wise above all others, Cathal. Nay, we have a mission to retrieve the pyxis, that was foremost in our minds. People like the herdsman who are in the way of our quest ... is easy to cast them aside with nary a thought. But we seek him no ill will."

Cathal nodded, "Then Sir Knight, may ye think wisely on how yer treat Master Odo."

"Aye, ...