What time had he to tell us of any ring ?" The head sank upon the breast.
"I hoped," said Sinan to Masouda, "that they had the ring, and it was for this reason, woman, that I allowed you to lead these knights hither, after you had reported of them and their quest to me from Beirut.

It is not well that there should be two holy Signets in the world, and he who went before me, when he lay dying, charged me to recover his if that were possible.

Let them go back to their own land and return to me with the ancient ring, and I will help them." Masouda translated the last sentence only, and again the brethren shook their heads.

This time it was Godwin who spoke.
"Our land is far away, O lord, and where shall we find this long-lost ring?
Let not our journey be in vain.

O mighty One, give us justice against Salah-ed-din." "All my years have I sought justice on Salah-ed-din," answered Sinan, "and yet he prevails against me.