"Nay, love means suffering--those who love drag a chain with them.

To do the best of which he is capable man needs only to be free, true, and in health." "That is a great deal, fair mistress," replied Karnis eagerly.

"With these three gifts the best work is done.

But as to Agne--what can be further from freedom than a girl bound to service?
her body, to be sure is healthy, but her spirit suffers; she can get no peace for dread of the Christian's terrors: Sin, Repentance, and Hell...." "Oh, we know how their life is ruined!" interrupted the old lady.

"Was it Agne who introduced you to Mary's Asylum ?" "No, noble lady." "But how then--that prudent saint generally selects her guests, and those that are not baptized..." "She certainly sheltered heathens on this occasion." "I am much surprised.