Mr.Colt bent his head in assent.
"That is granted," said the Master.
"Nor would we deny the use of Confession to those who find solace in it--" "Yes, we would," growled Brother Warboise.
"-- Provided always," pursued Copas, "that its use be not thrust upon us, nor our avoidance of it injuriously reckoned against us." "I think," said the Master, "Brother Copas knows that on this point he may count upon an honourable understanding." "I do, Master.

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Then there is this new business of compulsory vespers at six o'clock.