But why Latin?” demanded Barney. "I don't know, the monks just always used it, that's all, it was one of their things. I suppose it's a religious-sounding kind of language. (Susan Cooper)

But why Latin?” demanded Barney. "I don't know, the monks just always used it, that's all, it was one of their things. I suppose it's a religious-sounding kind of language.

Susan Cooper

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