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The Sword Maker

Robert Barr

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Book Excerpt: 
. . .Abbot and, with less reverence, to the assembled brethren. The Abbot rose to his feet, and in a few well-chosen words complimented the nobleman on the sacrifice he made, predicting that it would redound greatly to his spiritual welfare. Speaking for himself, he had no hesitation in giving the required sanction, but as the Count made it a proviso that the brethren should concur, he now requested their acquiescence.

This was accorded in silent unanimity, whereupon Count von Sayn, deeply sighing as one accepting a burden almost too heavy to bear, spoke with a tremor of grief in his voice.

"It is not for me," he said, "to question your wisdom, nor shrink from my allotted task. After all, I am but human, and up to this decisive moment had hoped, alas! in vain, that some one more worthy than I might be chosen in my place. The most grievous part of the undertaking, so far as I am concerned, was outlined in the last words spoken by the wooden statue. T. . . Read More

Community Reviews

Brilliant novel, historical yet not in the least boring or cheesy, I loved Roland personality, he was full of surprises, a very interesting young man, all the characters were very human and real and the best of it all was the ending, the last chapter was breathtaking.

This book is simply an excellent adventure story.