Chapter 15 Summary

Once Nicolas has arrived in town, after his escape from the castle, he is surprised to see that no one is after him. He heads to the inn to speak with the King's Justice. The King's Justice invites him inside and listens as Nicolas begins to recount his tale from the beginning. He explains first his encounter with the players, and continues with the rest of their journey, informing the Justice that the other players are now held up at the castle. He describes information they have gathered concerning the murder. He speculates about the monk finding the boy's body and bringing it to the road, as well as the Lord's steward overseeing the burial. He also adds that Martin has fallen in love with Jane Lambert and has subsequently betrayed the others in an attempt to save her.

The Justice asks why...