He must be heard! Military commissions are not above the laws that regulate ordinary tribunals." "If I do not speak the truth," resumed the abbe, "I am a perjured witness, worse yet, an accomplice.

It is your duty, in that case, to have me arrested." The duke's face expressed a hypocritical compassion.
"No, Monsieur le Cure," said he, "I shall not arrest you.

I would avert the scandal which you are trying to cause.

We will show your priestly garb the respect the wearer does not deserve.

Again, and for the last time, retire, or I shall be obliged to employ force." What would further resistance avail?
Nothing.