82 THK TEMPLARS IN CYPRUS. The primitive club, that only strikes behind, And surely slays. CHAPLAIN. And so ho thinks, if now A pair of valiant and God-fearing men Connected with tho Order, could resolve For their own good and for the Church's health,— PRIOR. Well ! CnAPLAIN. And attest at Clement's judgment seat All tho abominable things tho Order has Already practised, equally with thoso Which might bo practised probably, 'twould have Great weight— PRIOR. I can believe it ! CHAPLAIN. (Looking at them both askance, significantly.) Yes, indeed. And certain men might find themselves set frco From charge of heresy, from dungeon air ; (Looking at the PRIOR.) Some men might rise, should some events befall, To posts of highest honour. NOFFO. Thou dost speak Like Habakkuk. Come, here's a kiss for thee, Thou archchaplain of all the cowled ! (Tliroics his arms round him.) CHAPLAIN (hastily). Then may I to tho Holy Father tell— PRIOR (bursting out in a rage). That I