The Postulant's Tale: Chapter Five: Impending Departure
Abigail and Peter's story reaches a crisis point
The next morning, Abigail arrived at the infirmary to find the Abbess already there, examining Peter’s hands. “You have done well, Sister Abigail,” she said with a smile. “The boy’s hands are very nearly healed. I think that he will soon be able to leave us.” Abigail lowered her head. “Thank you, Mother Clare,” she murmured, but in truth she felt tears welling into her eyes. She spoke barely a word as she cleansed Peter’s...