Chapter 06:
In too short a distance, the pair reached the tree line and the thickening fog. They had not traveled far in the dreary surroundings when Geo broke the uncomfortable silence.
“How can you be so sure we are on the correct path?”
The question didn’t surprise Thad. The same question haunted the inquisitor most of his life. “I’m not sure.” Thaddeus had taken the lead. Geo fell in a horse length behind. The inquisitor continued, “How can anyone be sure the path set before them is true? I hope purity of thought guides me somewhat to the correct course…”
The younger man’s voice dripped with sarcasm. “Yet, you take us on a wild goose chase when there is a mystery remaining at that chapel?” The scribe did little to hide his contempt.
“You mean the child?”
“Or that mad monk. Both a
