[Cadfael knows this particular group. He's seen them around the market. They're the smartest, and the fastest, but it can't hide the fact they're also the thinnest. All of them orphans from Libertas. He approaches quickly the woman they cornered. Two boys and a girl, one is missing.]

Andras! Where did you lost your sister?

[He pulls away the ringleader, the tallest and thinnest of the group. He can see disappointment in the boy's eyes when he's recognized.]

Don't you bother the good lady here. Now shoo!

[Cadfael drops the boy a coin, then smacks his back. The whole group takes this as their cue to leave. Cadfael looks after them shaking his head. At least they're not stealing. He turns to the woman then.]

Please, don't think bad of them. They're good kids, just poor. [He bows slightly.] I'm Brother Cadfael. May I be of assistance?