Many of the brethren are without the abbey, and, if permitted, will assist at its performance." "I know not if I shall not incur the king's displeasure in assenting," replied the Earl of Derby, after a little reflection; "but I will hazard it.

Mass for the dead shall be said in the church at midnight, and all the brethren who choose to come thither shall be permitted to assist at it.

They will attend, I doubt not, for it will be the last time the rites of the Romish Church will be performed in those Walls.

They shall have all required for the ceremonial." "Heaven's blessings on you, my lord," said the abbot.
"But first pledge me your sacred word," said the earl, "by the holy office you once held, and by the saints in whom you trust, that this concession shall not be made the means of any attempt at flight." "I swear it," replied the abbot, earnestly.
"And I also swear it," added Father Eastgate.
"Enough," said the earl.

"I will give the requisite orders.