This must go back to the lord abbot in the morning.

The lord abbot is not likely to speak of it to any other, why should he?

The lord abbot restored it to me only some minutes ago.

Yes, we are bound there with letters for the lord abbot.

I understand that my son has involved himself in matters of moment both to the lord abbot and the sheriff.

"I shall leave a sketch for it with the lord abbot."

We'll wait the lord abbot's word on what's to become of me.

And here it is, and speak for me with the lord abbot.

The lord abbot doesn't cast too harsh an eye on the small folk.

Will you speak for me to the lord abbot, and ask this one kindness?