Odo's cheeks reddened. Before he could reply, a noise near the doorway caused all heads to turn. Four Knights Templar and their sergeants entered the hall. They stood guiltily near the door. As much as their commander, they too wanted to hear what Odo would say. Sir William was about to order them to leave.

"Let them remain, Sir William, if it is true what ye told me, then their desire to know the outcome is as strong as yer own.

"Very well," he ...