Sammendrag av The Talisman, Chapter 9

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1. De Vaux suspects a conspiracy involving the bishop, the Scottish knight, and the physician, but resolves to consult Richard.
2. Richard questions Kenneth, who reveals that the Council sends him to propose peace and withdrawal through the hermit of Engaddi.
3. Richard presses Kenneth about the ladies at Engaddi and warns him against pursuing a woman beyond his reach.
4. The Grand Master and Conrade arrive to urge Richard against accepting treatment before the Council investigates the physician.
5. The physician refuses to abandon his task, and De Vaux insists that the envoys must not obstruct him.
6. Richard tests the physician’s pulse, promises him protection, and drinks the medicine while declaring his resolve to fight for Jerusalem.

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Richard stakes his life on Saladin’s honesty. His confidence directly opposes the envoys’ suspicion of the physician.

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