«I have faith in you, Lorenzo. The road is safe, you can’t find hindrances. You will recognize the Duke’s emissary because he always wears a large eight-pointed golden cross around his neck.»
«A Knight Templar? I thought that the Order had been suppressed more than two centuries ago!»
«In fact he is not a Templar, he is a Knight of the Order of Malta.»
There was not so much difference between the Templars and the Knights of the Order of Malta, thought Lorenzo, people whom there is little to trust. He took the letter and did not hesitate to saddle the horse for leaving immediately. Better to complete the mission as soon as possible and return to that safe oasis before the average hour of the next day. The abbey was in fact in a privileged position, everyone respected it and there was nev
