‘So, my friend, who are you and what were you doing listening at the door?’

No response.

‘Staying silent will not get you anywhere with me. We can sit here for as long as you like; you will not leave this room until I know what you are up to and who sent you’.,

Still no response.

‘Would you like something to eat?’

Germanus looked over to the apples on the table by Lupus’s bed.

‘No? Well I am going to have one. I’m hungry. Lupus – throw me an apple and help yourself to one too.’

Germanus took an enormous bite from the fruit.

‘Mmmm – excellent. It’s a long time since I tasted an apple this good – almost as good as those in my orchards. What say you, Lupus?&rs...

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