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

22 THE SIX SISTERS OE THE VALLEYS.
with the holy water that comes from tlie
Baptistery of St. John Lateran, of which
we have a small phial."
" Thanks, Holy Father: with the
Church' s benediction we cannot err."
" Fear not, the Immaculate Yirgin her-
self will shield you ;
and for yourself, Mar-
quis, take with you as a safeguard this
precious relic-—it is the little finger of St.
Martin. It will have great effect both in
keeping your faith warm, and your body
from danger. The blessed Saint will guard
one who carries part of his own person
about with him, and it will be proof against
heretical bullets. We will also send our
brother Rorengo to the square to publish
plenary indulgence to all who shall aid our
efforts."
The Archbishop, the Delegate, the Mar-
quis, the Chancellor, and the Priests then
fell on their knees and began chanting, in
a melancholy tone :
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