And this summons from the prior makes the whole question the more difficult." "And the boys say that the house is being watched.

Hast not heard as much?
There be spies from the priory posted round and about.

All the gates are watched.

Edred thinks it is to strive to seize Brother Emmanuel should he venture forth from the shelter of the walls.
"I like not the thought of all those prying eyes.

My husband, these be strange times in which we dwell." Sir Oliver's face was dark and thoughtful.
"Ay, verily they be.