But we have no time to waste.

Tell me all your story, keeping nothing back." So they told him everything as quickly as they could, while he listened silently.

When they had done, he said, addressing Peter: "It is a thousand pities, young sir, that you could not keep your hands off that soldier, for now the trouble that was nearly done with has begun anew, and in a worse shape.

The Marquis of Morella is a very powerful man in this kingdom, as you may know from the fact that he was sent to London by their Majesties to negotiate a treaty with your English King Henry as to the Jews and their treatment, should any of them escape thither after they have been expelled from Spain.

For nothing less is in the wind, and I would have you know that their Majesties hate the Jews, and especially the Maranos, whom already they burn by dozens here in Seville," and he glanced meaningly at Castell.
"I am very sorry," said Peter, "but the fellow handled her roughly, and I was maddened at the sight and could not help myself.