This matter must to his Holiness the Pope; it shall be my business to lay it before him; yea, letters shall go to Avignon by the first safe hand.

Moreover, it well may happen that God Himself will free you, by the sword of His servant Death.

This lord of yours, if indeed he be your lord, is a foul traitor.

The King of England seeks his life, and there is another who will seek it also ere very long," and he glanced at the senseless form of Hugh.

"Fret not yourself overmuch, daughter.
Be grateful rather that matters are no worse, and that you remain as you always were.