She was entrusted to him by her father, and he never interferes with her religion, and is very scrupulous about all that pertains to it, though, as he says, he is a Christian himself.

In the Spring (but the poor child does not know this) she is to come back, and be married to his lout of a son.

I am determined to prevent that.

May I not reckon on your promise to aid me?
When you see her, I am sure you will.

It would be sacrilege to look on and permit such a thing.