But, after all, what can I do?
My father would, I know, do anything for my sake; and I have told him how this lad jumped overboard, to save my life; but there is one here greater than he, that terrible Inquisition.

These boys are heretics, and it will be impossible to conceal, for any time, from the priests that they are here.

Still, at any rate, for a time we might hide them; and in gratitude only, I would do all in my power for them." Ned watched her face, as these thoughts passed through her mind.

He saw at once that she was willing to do all in her power, but saw also that there were difficulties in the way.
"Poor boy," she said, looking at him kindly; "you must be hungry, indeed," and, taking an ivory mallet, she struck a gong which hung in the arbor, and made signs to Ned to retire for the present.
The little black girl came running out.
"I have changed my mind," her mistress said.

"Let my breakfast be sent out here to me, instead of indoors.