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

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THE BACK. 267<br />

he might thwart <strong>the</strong> intentions <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Mar-<br />

quis, <strong>an</strong>d carry out his own original<br />

designs.<br />

" As for you !" exclaimed <strong>the</strong> Marquis,<br />

addressing E chard in a paroxysm <strong>of</strong> rage,<br />

" son <strong>of</strong> a divorced heretic, you have for-<br />

gotten your faith, your education, <strong>an</strong>d <strong>the</strong><br />

benefits you have received; you are <strong>an</strong><br />

accursed apostate ;<br />

you c<strong>an</strong> atone for your<br />

crime this time only with your life.<br />

Guards, remove <strong>the</strong> prisoner, <strong>an</strong>d cast him<br />

again into his dungeon, <strong>an</strong>d place a sentry<br />

over him until fur<strong>the</strong>r orders. I shall<br />

consult with our Holy Council as to <strong>the</strong><br />

best m<strong>an</strong>ner <strong>of</strong> punishing <strong>the</strong> detestable<br />

crime <strong>of</strong> this perjured renegade."

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