The Brotherhood gathering would cost them another day, which was frustrating to Francis and irritating to Sebastian who always jumped in first and then considered the consequences. The next morning the word went out. The Brotherhood was to gather in Assisi that evening for prayers and communion.
Francis spent the day in seclusion, praying for guidance. He was able to discern a clear directive to take Grandfather Eagle with him. “Surely God must have a reason for wanting these animals along,” he thought. He was sure they would be an extra burden. What he could not know in this moment was just how much help they would prove to be.
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In the forest, Crow brought the news that a decision would be forthcoming that very evening. The critters began to gather in the glen in the late afternoon. Speculation ran high. Worm slept through it all. Vole did not even bother to show up; she focused her efforts on gathering more seeds and nuts. Crow returned to Assisi to observe the prayer meeting. Robin busied herself building a new nest. Raccoon watched the growing assembly from the vantage of his lair.
(to be continuing)
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