CHAPTER NINE Lovers of knowledge
CHAPTER NINE Lovers of knowledge
Jack and Annie crawled over to the soldier lying in the snow.
"Hi there," said Annie, gently shaking him.
The young man opened his eyes. "Who are you?" he asked in a hoarse voice. "Where are the dogs?"
"The dogs are gone. We're Jack and Annie," said Annie. "We won't leave you."
"Thank you," breathed the young soldier, and he closed his eyes again. He was trembling with cold.
Annie pulled off her monk's robe and tucked it ar
