But of this we may be sure: whosoever she be, the Prioress knows her, and knew of whom she wrote when she sent you that message.

She has the entire confidence of all in the Nunnery.

I verily believe she knows them better than does their confessor--a saintly old man, but dim.
"Now, listen to me.

I said you knew not what you asked.

Hugh, my lad, if you had won your betrothed away, you would have had much to learn and much to unlearn.