Bab 212: Dealings with the church

Shout of thanks to:Mai_Spartacus for the 4 golden tickets

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Outside the sturdy canvas walls of the tent, the watchful sentinels posted to guard the perimeter exchanged quizzical glances among themselves. The atmosphere within the confines of the tent was an unexpected reprieve from the relentless clamor and ceaseless activity that typified life in a royal military encampment. It was a stark departure from the norm, and the curiosity of the men stationed outside was piqued. Hushed tones and murmurs passed between them as they speculated about the events unfolding between their revered monarch and the esteemed Pope.