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

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told them if they would receive a few troops
for a day or two, as a test of loyalty, it
would satisfy the Duke."
" Capital, capital ! Why, Marquis,
you've studied with the Jesuits to some
purpose. I don't think the brains of a
Capuchin would show such skill in the
Church's service. Have you been to mass
to-day?"
" Of course I have. I dare not inaugu-
rate this holy crusade without the sanc-
tion of Heaven ; and besides, Archbishop,
you know this is Good Friday ; you see
that's the reason I've only fish for supper."
"You've a pretty good supply," an-
swered the prelate, as he surveyed the
table in the next room.
" A Catholic cook," replied the Marquis,
"would be vexed if you did not allow him
some latitude in disguising fish ; so it is
their fault if you think the flesh is pam-
pered. Were you at mass, Archbishop ?"
" Did you not hear me ? I chanted the