I have done everything that you have asked, Brother Saxon,' he told Eadulf. 'Brother Madagan has regained consciousness but is weak. Abbot Segdae has also recovered and is trying to organise the brethren to face our enemies with more discipline.' He glanced rather shamefaced at Fidelma. 'We did not acquit ourselves well at the gate when the warrior came, Sister. For that I must apologise.' Fidelma was forgiving. 'You are Brothers of the Faith and not warriors. There is no blame on you.' She was still peering anxiously southward where she had detected the movement of a body of horsemen. Brother