Father England leaves the room and Magdalena takes the cloth off William’s forehead, refreshes it in a bowl of cold water and places it back on his head. Brother William opens his eyes.
Brother William: Magdalena…
Magdalena: I’m here, William.
Brother William: Are you really here? Or am I dreaming of you?
Magdalena: I am really here, William.
Brother William: Please don’t leave me.
Magdalena: I won’t. Here. Drink this water. I’ve also brought you something to eat. I stole it from my husband’s kitchen and snuck it into the monastery, God forgive me.
Magdalena helps William sit up on his mat and drink.
Brother William: What is it?
Magdalena: Fresh baked bread and cheese.
Magdalena hands William the food and he eats it in large bites, with great appetite.
Magdalena: You must be sta
