““I know nothing of any phantom,' replied Aethelfrith. 'What sort of phantom is it presumed to be?' 'Why,' replied the merchant, 'it takes the form of a great giant of a bird. Men hereabouts call it King Raven.' 'Do they indeed?' wondered the friar, much intrigued. 'What does it look like - this giant bird?' The merchant stared at him in disbelief. 'By the rood, man! Are you dim? It looks like a thumping great raven .””
