Radulfus

Let Radulfus have him for a while, savour him, get all his news from him, and all the details that might complicate his coming journey, give him the benefit of long experience and unfailing commonsense.

His Disposition 2010

But perhaps Abbot Radulfus and Bishop de Clinton would regard the truant days as well spent, considering the outcome.

His Disposition 2010

'You are welcome, sister,' said Radulfus, measuring her as shrewdly as she had measured him.

A Caregiver's Homage To The Very Old 2010

Abbot Radulfus was about to close the chapter, with a sweeping glance around him to make sure that no one else was brooding over some demur or reservation, when the lay porter who served at the gatehouse during service or chapter put his head in at the door, in a manner which suggested he had been waiting for this very moment, just out of sight.

His Disposition 2010

Abbot Radulfus was more than commonly tall, erect as a lance, and sinewy, with a lean hawk, face and a calmly measuring eye; and Hugh, if he stood a whole head shorter and carried but light weight, if he spoke quietly and made no move to call attention to himself, nevertheless seldom went unnoticed.

A Caregiver's Homage To The Very Old 2010

You know, I think, 'said Radulfus with his dark smile,' how to make such a contact discreetly.

A Caregiver's Homage To The Very Old 2010

Abbot Radulfus came, grimly composed, looked long and grievously at the dead face, heard what Cadfael had to tell, and covered the stark visage with a linen cloth.

A Caregiver's Homage To The Very Old 2010

Abbot Radulfus issued orders, and took measures to furnish his own table for the entertainment of the representatives of the prince of Gwynedd.

A Caregiver's Homage To The Very Old 2010

'He most of all,' said Radulfus, and sat a while in silence.

A Caregiver's Homage To The Very Old 2010

'True,' said Radulfus, thinking how acutely men might shortly be needed down the border.

A Caregiver's Homage To The Very Old 2010