Less, perhaps.

There is another point, however, which you have quite overlooked.

If a request for a dispensation were even to be considered, it ought to come from Sister Giovanna herself.' 'And you will never allow her to ask for her freedom!' cried Giovanni angrily.

'That settles it, I suppose! Oh, the tyranny of the Church!' Monsignor Saracinesca's calm was not in the least disturbed by this outbreak, and he answered with unruffled dignity.
'That is easily said, Captain.

You have just been speaking with Sister Giovanna and I daresay you talked of this.