So you have acted wisely." Here he hesitated; he felt choked with rage.

But while the Minorite was thanking Heinz for the generous gift, Siebenburg's eyes again rested on the curtain behind which the maid was concealed.
It was now his turn to deal the Swiss a blow.

The old mendicant friar was a venerable person whose bearing commanded respect, and Heinz seemed to value his good opinion.

For that very reason the Minorite should learn the character of this patron of his order.
"Since you so earnestly desire to be rid of my company, Sir Heinz Schorlin," he continued, "I will fulfil your wish.

Only just now you appeared to consider certain words uttered last night in reference to a lady--" "Let that pass," interrupted Heinz with marked emphasis.
"I might expect that desire," replied Siebenburg scornfully; "for as you are in the act of gaining the favour of Heaven by pious works, it will be agreeable to you--" "What ?" asked the Swiss sharply.
"You will surely desire," was the reply, "to change conduct which is an offence to honourable people, and still more to the saints above.