What you desire shall be done in this realm--yes, and across the world.

I speak no lie; I pledge my soul on it, and the honour of those I serve, which I have authority to do.

In return all I ask of you is your wisdom--that you should read the future for me, that you should show me which way to walk." "Nothing more ?" "Yes, two things--that you should find me those burned jewels and with them the old letters that were not burned, and that this child of the Lady Cicely shall not chance to live to take what you promised to it.
Her life I give you, for a nun more or less can matter little." "A noble offer, and in this case I am sure you will pay what _you_ promise--should you live.

But what if I refuse ?" "Then," answered the Abbot, dropping his fist upon the table, "then death for both of you--the witch's death, for I dare not let you go to work my ruin.

Remember, I am master here, you are my prisoners.