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had tried to forget the incident that had confirmed that horrifying fact for her. She had witnessed something unthinkable. Unforgivable. The fleur-de-lis, Langdon said, combined with the initials P.S., that is the brotherhoods official device ray ban new wayfarer . Their coat of arms. Their logo. How do you know this? Sophie was praying Langdon was not going to tell her that he himself was a member. Ive written about this group, he said, his voice tremulous with excitement. Researching the symbols of secret societies is a specialty of mine. They call themselves the Prieuré de Sionthe Priory of Sion. Theyre based here in France and attract powerful members from all over Europe. In fact, they are one of the oldest surviving secret societi ray ban new wayfarer es on earth. Sophie had never heard of them. Langdon was talking in rapid
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heard the true Grail story. Teabing turned eagerly to Sophie. How much do you know, my dear? Sophie quickly outlined what Langdon had explained earlierthe Priory of Sion, the Knights Templar, the Sangreal documents, and the Holy Grail, which many claimed was not a cup... bu ray ban new wayfarer t rather something far more powerful. Thats all? Teabing fired ray ban new wayfarer Langdon a scandalous look. Robert, I thought you were a gentleman. Youve robbed her of the climax! I know, I thought perhaps you and I could... Langdon apparently decided the unseemly metaphor had gone far enough. Teabing already had Sophie locked in his twinkling gaze. You are a Grail virgin, my dear. And trust me, you will never forget your first time. CHAPTER 55 Seated on the divan beside Langdon, Sophie drank her tea and ate a scone, feeling the welcome
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show of faith I cannot afford. I can, however, offer you this. He propped himself fully on his crutches, gracelessly keeping the gun aimed at Sophie, and removed the keystone from his pocket. He swayed a bit as he held it out for Langdon. A token of trust, Robert. Robert felt wary and didnt move. Leigh is giving the keystone back to us? Take it, Teabing said, thrusting it awkwardly toward Langdon. Langdon could imagine only one reason Teabing would give it back. You opened it already. You r ray ban new wayfarer emoved the map. Teabing was shaking his head. Robert, if I ha ray ban new wayfarer d solved the keystone, I would have disappeared to find the Grail myself and kept you uninvolved. No, I do not know the answer. And I can admit that freely. A true knight learns humility in the face of the Grail. He learns to obey the signs