The six sisters of the valleys : an historical romance - University Library

THE AIAETYEDOM. Ill
Holy Church, of Rome, founded on St.
Peter, Prince of the Apostles. You have
shown an obstinacy not to be expected in
a woman, which convinces us that your
heresy must be of the devil. Your hus-
band has recanted, and been reconciled."
"Here is his certificate," interrupted
Malvicino.
" He awaits you, and longs to
rejoin you if you will but recant."
"Never," replied the intrepid prisoner.
" Not for husband or children will I abjure.
I will sacrifice all for Christ."
" In love to your soul we deliver your
body over to the secular power, in fervent
hope that your spirit may be saved. As
for your sister we trust that our reasonings
will convince her, and that we shall receive
her as a loving daughter into the bosom of
our Holy Church."
Marguerite said nothing. She looked
De la Mena steadily in the face, and the
subtle Jesuit trembled under the sifting
glance of that woman's eye. .