[Saint Bartholomew’s Eve by G. A. Henty]@TWC D-Link bookSaint Bartholomew’s Eve CHAPTER 12: An Escape From Prison 12/37
I am of the religion of my nation--a Protestant." "It is the same thing," the governor said.
"It is clear that, for whatever purpose you may be in Agen, you are here for no good. "This is a serious matter, Monsieur D'Estanges." "As I have said, I know nothing of this gentleman, count.
I saw him for the first time a little over half an hour ago, and on every account I wish that I had not seen him.
He has killed my friend Raoul, deprived his majesty of a staunch adherent, and has got himself into trouble.
But for all that, I am assured, by his conduct and bearing in this business, that he is an honourable gentleman; and I intreat you, as a personal favour, count, that you allow him to go free." "I would do much to oblige you, Monsieur D'Estanges; but he is an Englishman and a Protestant, by his own confession, and therefore can only be here to aid the men who have risen in rebellion, and to conspire with the king's enemies.
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