Miette listened to him, stupefied, her eyes full of tears.

Sometimes she was roused to sudden violence, and Justin quickly retired before her clenched fists.

However, he took a savage delight in thus instructing her as to the nature of prison life.

When his father flew into a passion with the child for any little negligence, he chimed in, glad to be able to insult her without danger.
And if she attempted to defend herself, he would exclaim: "Bah! bad blood always shows itself.

You'll end at the galleys like your father." At this Miette sobbed, stung to the heart, powerless and overwhelmed with shame.
She was already growing to womanhood at this period.