Moving forward quietly to Jerott's side, Adam Blacklock had heard. 'Don't you understand? The authorities are afraid of them both,' he said gently. 'Why do you supose this cordon is here, which only an unarmed girl was allowed to pass through? Lymond, loyal to Scotland, might be a threat to French power greater than even Gabriel, one of these days-Philippa!' And a wordless shout, like a cry at a cockfight, rose among the stone pillars and sank muffled into the old, dusty banners above the choir roof. For Philippa Somerville, who believed in action when words were not enough, had leaned over and snatched the knife from Lymond's left hand.
Adam Blacklock quietly approached Jerott and explained that the authorities were intentionally afraid of both Lymond and Philippa. He pointed out the special cordon allowing only an unarmed girl to pass, suggesting that Lymond's loyalty to Scotland could pose a serious threat to French power, possibly even more than Gabriel. This highlights the political tensions and the level of suspicion surrounding these characters.
During this tense moment, Philippa Somerville, who believed that sometimes action spoke louder than words, quickly intervened by snatching a knife from Lymond's hand. This act of defiance and urgency is symbolically significant, demonstrating her resolve and willingness to act decisively in the face of danger and unrest.
