Something in the aspect and the words of the cardinal had changed his opinion of the man during the brief interview.
"The Lord bless thee, my son," spoke the priest solemnly.

"The Lord give thee grace and discernment, wisdom and light.

The Lord strengthen all that is good in thee, that it may live and grow, and cast out and uproot all that may become a stumbling block or root of bitterness within thee.

The Lord give to thee the understanding mind, the childlike heart, the pure spirit of the children of light, and lead and guide thee into all truth.

Amen." The two companions went quietly from the room, and through the long and stately passages, where the worldly pomp visible had stirred in Dalaber on entering a sense of incongruity and almost of contempt.
But he did not think of these things as he walked out into the sunny street; and both had got far upon the road to their lodgings, hard by Moor Fields, ere either spoke a word.
"I trow he will do it," then said Arthur, drawing a long breath.
"You think so truly ?" "I watched his face.