repeated the Master of Laws, leaning back in his chair. “Against the High Father’s Church?”“Yes, sir,” said Thomas.It had taken a half-hour of waiting and pleading before the Master of Laws agreed to see Thomas. Now he stood before the man’s desk, hoping he could make the Master listen to reason. “They can’t have evidence against all of them. In fact, I’d be surprised if they had evidence against anyone they arrested. We go out, take depositions, go to the Church’s law courts and present a writ demanding proof of lawful incarceration for each person taken.”The Master of Laws frowned and thought about it. “We’ll go see the Headmaster.”In short order Thomas was at the Headmaster’s parlour, explaining his idea to the Headmaster as well as the masters of Theology, Law and Rhetoric.“This does not seem like a wise course of action, Thomas,” said the Master of Theology.“I disagree,” said Thomas, doing his best to sound sure of himself. “The law allows all accused a reasonable defence both against their arrest and against their trial.
