"Although there is no proof that what we now call the Music Box Book of Hours came from the site of a long-ago-lost French Army wagon -- the same place where his church's gold Chalice was miraculously found -- Father Robichau thinks that if the dating of our manuscript indicates that it is from the late 15th century, that could have occurred. In his letter, he tells me that the legends say a gold Chalice was not the only thing people found scattered on a hillside after the French Army had passed through their town.
"On his rounds," Nico continued, "he will talk with his parishioners. If anyone comes forth with knowledge of the local source of the manuscript, he will let us know."
On the candle-lit table in the home of Nicholas and Anne-Merry St. Denis was an entire French fruit tart that -- along with a baguette -- Nico had picked up at a bakery on his way home. The power was still off, but Anne-Merry had hand whipped heavy cream, sugar, and Grand Marnier. Nico paused in his translation of the letter from a Priest, whose Parish was in the Apennines.
"I'll send him a substantial donation for his Church and hope that someone in his Parish knows more about the history of The Music Box Book of Hours," he said, setting the letter aside.
