The Church complains of recent and numerous examples of unholy and im politic relaxation of her dread power.

The court dare not interfere.

The novice must be left to her own choice." "And there is no hope ?" "None! Return to the excitement of thy brave career." "Never!" cried Fonseca, with great vehemence.

"If, in requital of all my services--of life risked, blood spilt, I cannot obtain a boon so easy to accord me, I renounce a service in which even fame has lost its charm.
And hark you, Calderon, I tell you that I will not forego this pursuit.
So fair, so innocent a victim shall not be condemned to that living tomb.

Through the walls of the nunnery, through the spies of the Inquisition, love will find out its way; and in some distant land I will yet unite happiness and honour.