"But her words must be on oath, Isabel.

Who will administer that oath ?" "Father Francis, if required.

But it will surely be enough if she swear the truth to me.

She cannot deceive me, even if she were so inclined.

I can mark a quivering lip or changing color, which others might pass unnoticed." "But how will this secret examination satisfy the friends of the murdered ?" again urged the cautious King.