Hugues d'Avène, a dignitary in the Order of Hospitallers, inspects the commandership. Thomas and Géraud, who are embezzling part of the "taxes", are afraid they'll be discovered. Plus, Thomas thinks he recognises a lover from his youth in Constance de Montet, a young manor owner returning to a neighbouring domain...
Hugues d'Avène, a dignitary in the Order of Hospitallers, inspects the commandership. Thomas and Géraud, who are embezzling part of the "taxes", are afraid they'll be discovered. Plus, Thomas thinks he recognises a lover from his youth in Constance de Montet, a young manor owner returning to a neighbouring domain...
The commander, Roger de Neuville, defends Géraud. Thomas, who uncovers the real mission of Hugues d'Avène, offers to help him in his quest for the Templar's treasure in exchange for his freedom. Meanwhile, daily life at the Commanderie continues...