-It is easy for me to hear you in confession, even if you remain unknown to me, but it’s hard to protect you without knowing who you are.

-From the moment I have the evidence to be heard in confession by you, sir, I will have no reason to remain unknown, since the confession will set its sacred seal your lips.

‘Then said the cardinal sitting, come here girl, and have double trust me, as you call upon Me in the double title of priest and minister.

The poor young woman approached the Cardinal, knelt beside him and lifted her veil.

Cardinal watched her with a curiosity that proved he did not have to deal with a penitent vulgar. But when the penitent raised her veil he could not help uttering a cry of surprise.

Isabelle de-Lautrec, he murmured.

-I myself, sir, can I expect my order did not change the good intentions of Your Eminence?

No, my child, said the cardinal, pressing his hand quickly, you’re the daughter of one of the good servants of France, and therefore a man I esteem and love, and since you are at the court of France, where I saw you come up with some suspicion, I must say that I only had to approve of the conduct that you have held.