While Andreas and his great-grandfather were talking, Benjamin asked Lukas who was standing near him, “How is the work at the inn?”
Lowering his head, Lukas muttered a barely audible reply, “It is different. We have to be quick on our feet.”
In the silence that followed, they heard John say, “If you are happy with the situation I am pleased. Now, let’s go back and continue the work. Giannis, would you please write a little this time?” He was interested in finding out the standard of the man’s work, before granting him permission to make a copy of the writings to take to Cyprus when they left.
Giannis’ homely face was transformed by a huge grin. “It would be an honour, Saba. I only hope that I can be a satisfactory scribe.”
“Benjamin will see that you do it correctly,” smiled John, dash
