- Brother Cadfael: If what we see as justice is denied us, who knows what we will do. 'A man may step outside his nature.' Peredur's words, not mine.
- Abbot Radulfus: I give you this
- [hands Cadfael a purse]
- Abbot Radulfus: for safe-keeping. The journey being long and uncertain there may be need of funds. Let your brothers' eyes be raised to Heaven, Cadfael, but pray keep their feet on the ground
- [last lines]
- Brother Oswin: Brother Cadfael, may I ask a question?
- Brother Cadfael: You may *ask* anything, Oswin.
- Brother Oswin: Do you really believe in the miraculous power of... bones?
- Prior Robert: Well, Brother Cadfael, answer your novice. Was your doubting of our rightness not misplaced? Will our saint not reach out to those who need her?
- Brother Cadfael: Oh, indeed, Brother Prior. I understand she even still works miracles in Wales.