"Their souls will ascend to Heaven, for they gave their lives for the Lord of Heaven. There is no need for undue pity, Earl of Gloucester," Eustace, Count of Boulogne, said, looking at Eric.
"They would rejoice in death. They took up the cross for this very sacred moment. Their sins have been washed clean by their selfless devotion, and their path now leads to Heaven, not this mortal world. This is the most ideal fate for God's Warriors.
Gloucester, you must believe they are Warriors, devout to the Lord of Heaven. To hesitate now is to insult them." Bishop Admar of Le Puy, the Pope's Envoy, now came to stand at Eric's side.
The Count of Pontieu, however, remained silent, merely watching Eric.
Eric turned to the Count of Ghent, who stood a short distance away. "And what is your opinion, Count of Ghent?"
