Book 3, The Saxon Shore: Chapters 28-Epilogue Summary

Chapter 28.

Two weeks later, the brothers continue to travel and sleep in a barn. Before they leave, they observe the interactions of the farm's family and they appreciate the close relationships between family members. Approximately one mile from the farm, Ambrose hears someone coming. They hide, and discover that soldiers are going to attack the farm.

Ambrose has an idea on which they follow through. He and Merlyn go near the farm, they throw on identical clothes, and smear mud on their faces. They take turns coming out from behind some rocks to shoot down at the soldiers. This terrifies soldiers who know that it is not humanly possible for a single man to move that quickly. They are sure the brothers are a spirit, and run away, panic-stricken.

Merlyn goes down the...