A sword called Benedict hangs in the Great Hall of the castle on Montmaray. It was given its name by the man who founded Montmaray, Bartholomew FitzOsborne. After Bartholomew died, it was said that his son hung Benedict on the wall and declared "Benedict will protect the House of FitzOsborne, now and for all eternity!" (Cooper 26). Benedict is a symbol of the resilience of the Montmaravians. It is used to save those who live in the castle on more than one occasion. Both times the Nazis invade the castle, Benedict provides protection and aids in escape from the danger.
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