Chapter 14Wimborne Abbey, summer 712 AD
Returned to the infirmary, Cynethryth and her assistant stared at each other and exchanged timid smiles.
“I'm glad that's over,” Sefled said.
“And I must thank you for your loyal intervention, sister.”
“I only spoke the truth. Oh, how I wish I had your knowledge and wisdom.”
Cynethryth pursed her lips and stared at the younger woman, “Which do you think is more important?”
“They're the same thing, surely.”
“Of course they aren't! One comes from contemplation, reasoning, thoughts and learning; the other derives from the senses, observations, habits and intuition.”
“I'm afraid I don't understand, sister.”
At these words Cynethryth made a decision: she would repay the girl's loyalty by making her achieve all of her promise through understanding
