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 Well, I think it s clear that he meant the person, Peregrine said.  Probably true, Adam
agreed.  But let s follow this Templar association further. If Dundee was Grand Prior of
Scotland at that time, it follows that he might have had knowledge - perhaps even sole
knowledge - of the Order s most privileged secrets. If those secrets included any
information relating to the Order s collective office as guardians of the Seal of Solomon -
or what it guarded - then our Bonnie Dundee might, indeed, have the answers we re
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looking for.
 Are you thinking to attempt contact with the historical persona who was John Grahame
of Claverhouse? Peregrine asked.
Adam nodded.  That s the most direct approach that occurs to me - though that, in itself,
presents something of a challenge. As you know, the most efficient way of approaching
such a proposition is via some material focus to link us into Dundee s personal past.
 Like, for example, the Templar cross Dundee was wearing when he died.
Peregrine made it a statement.
 Or, failing that, some other personal object closely associated with Dundee, Adam
agreed, gesturing toward the open books.  That s partly why I wanted the portraits: to see
if there was anything - some piece of personal jewellery or item of equipment - which
Dundee might have favored wearing at all times. Unfortunately, as you can see for
yourself, the three portraits show no common features of that kind.
 But surely a man of his stature must have left something behind, in the way of personal
mementoes, Peregrine said.
 Agreed, Adam replied.  But what? I know of two, if we don t count the Templar cross
- which may not even exist any more. A breastplate and steel morion cap alleged to be
Dundee s are kept at Blair Castle. I ve seen them several times. Unfortunately, the
original items were stolen from his grave within a few years of his death. Eventually,
they were recovered, but their provenance was broken. Hence, it isn t altogether certain
that the artifacts now on display at the castle are genuine.
 I see your point, Peregrine acknowledged with a grimace.  What about other items that
might have been associated with him? Is it possible we might be able to locate the
Templar cross you mentioned?
 That s a good question, Adam said, leaving his chair to head for the telephone.  To
answer it, I think we need the advice of someone intimately acquainted with the world of
British antiquities and their collectors. Whomever Adam was calling, Peregrine noticed
that he didn t need to refer to his address book before tapping in the number. After a brief
double chirrup of the line ringing came a muted click, followed by the remote murmur of
a woman s voice. Adam s resigned expression indicated that the call was being handled
by an answering machine, as did his tone as he spoke briskly into the receiver.  Lindsay,
this is Adam. I m trying to track down any personal relics you may know of that are
associated with John Grahame of Claverhouse, more commonly known as Bonnie
Dundee. I m especially interested in finding out what may have become of a Templar
cross which Dundee supposedly was wearing at the time of his death. Does such a cross
still exist, and if so, who is now its keeper?  Failing information concerning this
particular artifact, he went on,  I would welcome news of any other related items you
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may know of. I m already aware of the breastplate and morion at Blair Castle. Please get
back to me on this matter as soon as possible. I believe the matter may be of some
urgency. He returned the receiver to its cradle and went back to his chair by the fireside.
Peregrine had picked up the book with the Kneller portrait and was gazing thoughtfully at
the serene face of Bonnie Dundee.  I ve been thinking, he announced, as Adam
reclaimed his seat.  Your Lindsay may take a while to report back, and even then, there
may be nothing to report. Why don t I drive up to Killiecrankie tomorrow and have a
look around the battle site? Who knows? I might be able to pick up some visual
resonances centering on Dundee, maybe even verify whether he was wearing a Templar
cross that day. I could use one of these portraits as a focus.
Adam considered the offer, then shook his head.  I have a better idea, he said.
 You re on the right track regarding technique, but let s focus it on St. Bride s Church
at old Blair. That s where Dundee was buried. It s in the grounds of Blair Castle. If we
could be sure of the exact spot at Killiecrankie where he died, that might be the better
choice - but even then, I d tend to be wary, because of the general residuals of a major
battle like that.  I hadn t thought of that, Peregrine allowed.
 Only because you didn t know where he was buried, Adam said with a smile.  If you
like, we can have a look at the breastplate and morion, since we ll be there anyway. In
either event, whatever images you might pick up there are apt to be far more controlled
and specific than any you d be likely to encounter at Killiecrankie itself.
Peregrine was nodding avidly.  All right, Blair it is. How early would you like to be off
in the morning?
His unabashed enthusiasm made Adam chuckle in spite of himself.
 Steady on. Some of us have morning rounds to make, before we can go anywhere.
Remember, I ve been away for two days. Besides that, I d like Noel to come with us, if
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