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The Saint

CHAPTER VII
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I was not even aware of the existence of this Jenne.

It has been described to me.

To tell the truth, I cannot understand why you ever went to Jenne." Benedetto smiled quietly, but did not attempt to justify himself, not wishing to interrupt the Pope, who continued: "It was an unfortunate idea, for who can say what is really going on at Jenne?
Do you know there are those up there, who look on you with little favour ?" In reply Benedetto only prayed His Holiness not to oblige him to answer.
"I understand," the Pope said, "and, I must confess, your prayer is most Christian.

You need not speak; but I cannot hide the fact that you have been accused of many things.

Are you aware of this ?" Benedetto was aware of, or rather suspected, one accusation only.


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