He would, therefore, be discharged on the condition that he paid a sum of money, which, indeed, it appeared had already been paid to the man's widow, in compensation for the man's death, and a further small sum for Masses to be said for the welfare of his soul.
Peter began to give thanks for this judgment; but while he was still speaking the king asked if any of those present wished to proceed in further suits.

Instantly Betty rose and said that she did.

Then, through her interpreter, she stated that she had received the royal commands to attend before their Majesties, and was now prepared to answer any questions or charges that might be laid against her.
"What is your name, Senora ?" asked the king.
"Elizabeth, Marchioness of Morella, born Elizabeth Dene, of the ancient and gentle family of Dene, a native of England," answered Betty in a clear and decided voice.
The king bowed, then asked: "Does any one dispute this title and description ?" "I do," answered the Marquis of Morella, speaking for the first time.
"On what grounds, Marquis ?" "On every ground," he answered.

"She is not the Marchioness of Morella, inasmuch as I went through the ceremony of marriage with her believing her to be another woman.

She is not of ancient and gentle family, since she was a servant in the house of the merchant Castell yonder, in London." "That proves nothing, Marquis," interrupted the king.