And now, Father, what do you propose to do ?" "I?
to accompany you, of course, if you will allow me.

I am a priest and will play the part of chaperon, if I can do nothing else," he added with a smile.
Leonard whistled and asked, "Why on earth do you mix yourself up in such a doubtful business?
You have all your life before you; you are able, and may make a career for yourself in religion; there is nothing for you to gain by this journey; on the contrary, it may bring you death--or," he added with meaning, "sorrow which cannot be forgotten." "My life and death are in the hand of God," the priest answered humbly.
"He appointed the beginning and He will appoint the end.

As for that sorrow which cannot be forgotten, what if it is already with me ?" And he touched his breast and looked up.
The eyes of the two men met, and they understood each other.
"Why don't you go away and try to forget her ?" said Leonard.
The speech was blunt, but Francisco did not resent it.
"I do not go," he answered, "because it would be useless.

So far as I am concerned the mischief is done; for her there is none to fear.

While I stay it is possible that I may be able to do her some service, feeble as I am.