Abbot of Whalley thou art no longer.

Thy possessions will be taken from thee, and if thou returnest thy life also will be taken.

If thou fleest, a price will be set upon thy head.

I alone can save thee, and I will do so on one condition." "Condition! make conditions with thee, bond-slave of Satan!" cried the abbot, gnashing his teeth.

"I reproach myself that I have listened to thee so long.