"I say dear gentleman," Arngeirr says, rising from his seat, "I hugely great time is to be had by all here tonight, and I believe on the morrow we shall attend to the business of his evil spirit.  But for now, I have a humble request from a gentleman.  I have traveled far and wide to find this monastery, and I would have the reason for my journey be known to you all, so that I may go about my work with your blessings."