“The Templars were arrested. All of them; including Molay.” Trevelyan said. He stood behind his desk, running his hand across the surface of the bell, staring seven hundred years into the past.
Brandy studied the priest. She understood grief, God knew, but for someone simply relating history the Father"s sorrow seemed almost ludicrous. Still, she said nothing as he resumed his story.
“It was a terrible day. One hundred and forty Templars across Europe, many here in France, were arrested for consorting with the devil.” He sat. “Because the Templars had always been so secretive many believed the charges. Others owed them money and knew, if the Order was disbanded, they would not have to repay their debts. They supported the authorities.”
“On 14 March, 1310, a trial was begun in Paris. The
