Her look softened.

"I will hear you preach next Sunday, sir." There was an instant's pause, and then she said to Angele, with gracious look and in a low voice: "You have heard from me that calumny which the innocent never escape.

To try you I neglected you these many days; to see your nature even more truly than I knew it, I accused you but now.
You might have been challenged first by one who could do you more harm than Elizabeth of England, whose office is to do good, not evil.

Nets are spread for those whose hearts are simple, and your feet have been caught.

Be thankful that we understand; and know that Elizabeth is your loving friend.