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Cadderly's unauthorized use of the tapestry and his curiosity-driven exploration reflect the youthful mischief and passion for discovery among scholars.

1 chapter across 1 book

A Canticle For Leibowitz (1961)Walter M. Miller

Chapter 5

In this chapter, Brother Cadderly faces reprimand for taking Headmistress Pertelope's tapestry without permission, which he used as a reference to complete a crossbow. Meanwhile, Cadderly and Kierkan Rufo discover a hidden, ancient stairway leading to the lowest levels of the Edificant Library, a secret long thought sealed. The chapter also introduces Barjin, an evil priest who spies on Rufo and Cadderly, using magical charms to manipulate Rufo for his own sinister purposes.