I believe that corpse to be the body of an English gentleman of rank and fortune, who was killed in a duel.

I have come into this neighborhood with the nephew and only relation of the slain man, for the express purpose of recovering his remains; and I wish to see the paper found on the body, because I believe that paper will identify it to the satisfaction of the relative to whom I have referred.

Do you find my reply sufficiently straightforward?
And do you mean to give me permission to look at the paper ?" "I am satisfied with your reply, and see no reason for refusing you a sight of the paper," said the father superior; "but I have something to say first.

In speaking of the impression produced on you by beholding the corpse, you used the words 'disgust' and 'horror.' This license of expression in relation to what you have seen in the precincts of a convent proves to me that you are out of the pale of the Holy Catholic Church.

You have no right, therefore, to expect any explanation; but I will give you one, nevertheless, as a favor.