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

70 THE SIX SISTERS OF THE VALLEYS.
freshen my brains, and to keep my hand in
with the sword."
At this moment the two pastors, Gros
and Aqnit, entered the room, accompanied
by Gastaldo and Malvicino.
" Friends," said the Archbishop, ad-
dressing the apostates, " our hearts rejoice
over the prodigals. We welcome you into
the bosom of the Holy Church. Are you
both still of the same mind ?"
" We are, my Lord ;
you have brought
us over into the Church of Eome, and we
must abide in her communion."
" Stay, Apostolic Delegate, you gave me
some certificates ;
I wish we had used more
of them. Here they are, I see there's a
blank place left for the name, I'll fill one
up for you. Signor Gros, you are the
eldest. Here is one for you—I think that
is right. I'll read it out :"
—
"Je soussigne atteste que M. Gros a
renonce a 1'heresie de Calvin, et s'est soil-