It was two days later that a young novice found Jack in the yard currying his horse. “The Teacher requests that you come to his office.” The young man didn"t seem to know whether to be awed or annoyed that such an honor was being bestowed on the newcomer.
Jack nodded and led his horse back into the corral. He cleaned out the curry comb as he walked towards the barn to return the implement to its hanging place. The young novice did frown at that, but Jack grinned and followed him. Just why they felt he needed an escort, he wasn"t sure.
Teacher looked up and smiled at Jack as he entered. Brother Philip was already there, his face bland, not showing emotion of any kind.
“Thank you for being so patient, Jack.”
“Teacher, the thanks is yours for letting me stay. My strength is slowly returni
