However much you may try to explain it, you cannot alter it.

And this is why the Congregation never calls the accused parties before it, and never accepts from them aught but retraction pure and simple.

And, indeed, the wisest course would be for you to withdraw your book and make your submission.

No?
You won't?
Ah! how young you are, my friend!" He laughed yet more loudly at the gesture of revolt, of indomitable pride which had just escaped his young friend, as he called him.

Then, on reaching the door, he again threw off some of his reserve, and said in a low voice, "Come, my dear Abbe, there is something I will do for you.