Chapter 2 Summary

Rumon meets Breaca of Uther, and notes her failing health. When Breaca finds out that Rumon is headed to the Monks, she is vehement they are useless. She relates the tale of the invasion of the Vikings, and how the Monks hid while she and her family were attacked and slaughtered. Rumon goes to the church anyway and finds several Monks, the fattest of which appears to be the Prior. At first the Prior thinks Rumon is a spy, but finally he is convinced, and when Rumon attempts to enlist some form of aid for the house of Uther, the Monks are unsympathetic. The Prior, Father Poldu, admits to hiding, and tells Rumon that Merewyn is of Viking descent and not the Royal blood she claims to be. Astounded, Rumon can't believe they are unwilling to lend aid. Disgusted, he can hardly wait...