The Talisman, sammanfattning av Chapter 14

Handling

1. Sir Kenneth finds no trace of the banner’s attackers and weeps over the wounded Roswal.
2. The Arabian physician removes the weapon fragment, treats Roswal, and sends him to his tent.
3. Kenneth admits his failure as guardian, and the physician urges him to seek refuge with Saladin.
4. The physician describes proposed peace terms, including a marriage between Saladin and Lady Edith of Plantagenet.
5. Kenneth rejects both the marriage proposal and escape, choosing to face punishment.
6. After the physician leaves, Kenneth suspects the hermit’s involvement and walks toward Richard’s pavilion.

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Kenneth measures worth through faithful service rather than human rank. His judgment of Roswal also expresses his own shame.

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