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HOW THE MAID WAS TRIED AND TESTED.
I had myself proposed the test, and yet when the moment came I was ashamed of myself.

The Abbe had put on his robes and his stole; a vessel containing holy water stood before him on the table; the book of the Blessed Gospels was in his hands, a boy with a taper stood at his side.

The place was the hall of the Castle, and the Governor with a few of those most in his confidence stood by to see what would follow.

I was at his right hand.
Bertrand brought in the Maid.