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

72 THE SIX SISTERS OP THE VALLEYS.
steadfast, now witnessed their pastors' de-
fection. Shame, remorse, and angnish
crushed them to the very dust.
" Come, look up, children,' ' said the
Archbishop, " lift up your heads, heretics,
here are some friends come to see you in
prison, and to give you good advice— you
have only to follow their good example,
and then all will be well."
" Pastor Aquit," said David, "is that
you ? The Lord has brought us into the
deep waters of affliction, but blessed be
his holy name we hold fast the Gospel you
taught us, and we trust He will give us the
crown of life."
" Come, speak out," said the Delegate,
tapping Gros on the shoulder, " tell him
the truth, and exhort him to be wise."
" Brother, we have come hither to
entreat you to save yourself. We have
felt it our duty to listen more attentively
to the arguments adduced for the Holy
Roman Church, and we see that there was