My pride revolted to think that this haughty and arrogant priest was to be witness of my defeat.

In mind, I already saw the cold and contemptuous smile with which he would look down on me, the vanquished; and my heart rose in rebellion at the thought of being humbled before him.

And now I have arrived at the second part of my fault which I want to confess to you to-day.

Sire, I must acknowledge another great fault to you.

I have grievously offended against you to-day, in that I contradicted you, and withstood your wise and pious words.