'Tis a load off my mind.

Yes, father, I love Margaret; and call me not a priest, for a priest I will never be.

I will die sooner." "That we shall see, young man.

Come, gainsay me no more; you will learn what 'tis to disrespect a father." Gerard held his peace, and the three walked home in gloomy silence, broken only by a deep sigh or two from Catherine.
From that hour the little house at Tergou was no longer the abode of peace.

Gerard was taken to task next day before the whole family; and every voice was loud against him, except little Kate's and the dwarf's, who was apt to take his cue from her without knowing why.