One thing I have discovered, however.
The Senora Isabella was caught by the watch, and being recognised as having escaped from a convent, she was handed over to the executories of the Holy Office, that her case may be investigated, or in other words, should her fault be proved, to death.' 'Can she be rescued ?' 'Impossible.

Had she followed my counsel she would never have been taken.' 'Can she be communicated with ?' 'No.

Twenty years ago it might have been managed, now the Office is stricter and purer.

Gold has no power there.

We shall never see or hear of her again, unless, indeed, it is at the hour of her death, when, should she choose to speak with me, the indulgence may possibly be granted to her, though I doubt it.