It was too bad the error had happened.

But he must not blame Cardigan! HE MUST NOT BLAME CARDIGAN! Those last words pounded like an endless series of little waves in Kent's brain.

He must not blame Cardigan! He laughed, laughed before his dazed senses readjusted themselves, before the world through the window pieced itself into shape again.

At least he thought he was laughing.

He must--not--blame--Cardigan! What an amazingly stupid thing for Father Layonne to say! Blame Cardigan for giving him back his life?
Blame him for the glorious knowledge that he was not going to die?
Blame him for-- Things were coming clearer.