God wills our slavery, and we must submit.

We but make our fate harder by fighting against it." Yolanda answered with convulsive sobs, but after a while she grew more calm.
"Is there nothing I can do to save myself ?" she asked.
"No, sweet one," answered the duchess.
"Has God put a curse upon women, mother ?" asked Yolanda.
"Alas! I fear He has," answered Margaret.

"The Holy Church teaches us that He punishes us for the sin of our mother Eve, but though He punishes us, He loves us, and we are His children.

He knows what is best for us here and hereafter." "He certainly is looking to my _future_ good, if at all," sighed Yolanda.

"But I do believe in God's goodness, mother, and I am sure He will save me.