It will be something devilish, however,--something that must not happen," said Farnsworth.
Then he recounted all that Hamilton had done and said.

He described the dreary and comfortless room in which Alice was confined, the miserable fare given her, and how she would be exposed to the leers and low remarks of the soldiers.

She had already suffered these things, and now that she could no longer have any protection, what was to become of her?
He did not attempt to overstate the case; but presented it with a blunt sincerity which made a powerfully realistic impression.
Father Beret, like most men of strong feeling who have been subjected to long years of trial, hardship, multitudinous dangers and all sorts of temptation, and who have learned the lessons of self-control, had an iron will, and also an abiding distrust of weak men.

He saw Farnsworth's sincerity; but he had no faith in his constancy, although satisfied that while resentment of Hamilton's imperiousness lasted, he would doubtless remain firm in his purpose to aid Alice.

Let that wear off, as in a short time it would, and then what?
The old man studied his companion with eyes that slowly resumed their expression of smouldering and almost timid geniality.