5/17 I saw before that you were fooled by a pretty face and a silvery voice. Go to!--your words are but phantasy! Who believes in miracles now ?" "If we believe in the power of the good God, shall we not also believe that He can work even miracles at His holy will ?" "Poof--miracles!--the dreams of a vain and silly girl!" scoffed De Baudricourt, "I am sick of her name already!" Then he suddenly turned upon me and spoke. You have sense and discretion above your years, and are no featherhead like Bertrand here. Will you undertake a mission from me to this maiden? Seek to discover from her whether she be speaking truth, or whether she be seeking to deceive. |