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

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THE MOTHEE S GBAVE* 39<br />

her cheeks ; "do you not know that I am<br />

a heretic ?"<br />

" I know it, but I would do a bro<strong>the</strong>r's<br />

part <strong>an</strong>d give you warning."<br />

""Warning <strong>of</strong> what ?"<br />

" Of something which threatens <strong>the</strong><br />

destruction <strong>of</strong> your churches. Having<br />

saved you once, I would render you <strong>an</strong>o<strong>the</strong>r<br />

benefit, so that I might keep my name on<br />

your lips <strong>an</strong>d in your memory."<br />

" Sir, I shall rejoice to know <strong>the</strong> name<br />

<strong>of</strong> my deliverer."<br />

"Have you forgotten it?" replied <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>of</strong>ficer, in a tone <strong>of</strong> disappointment. "My<br />

name is E chard, <strong>an</strong>d I am <strong>the</strong> son <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

Marquis <strong>of</strong> Pi<strong>an</strong>esse. My heart revolts<br />

against <strong>the</strong> deeds <strong>of</strong> my fa<strong>the</strong>r in <strong>the</strong><br />

service <strong>of</strong> our Church ; I am willing to<br />

convert by persuasion, but not by <strong>the</strong><br />

sword. You have learned my name, may<br />

I not ask yours ? But <strong>the</strong> scenes in your<br />

chamber are still before me ; <strong>an</strong>d if I re-<br />

member rightly, your name is Ardoine."

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