But Christina had her sons' rights to defend now, and she had far
more spirit to do so than ever she had had in securing her own
position, and a delicate rose tint came into her cheek as she said in
her soft voice, "The Baroness tells me, that you, noble sir, would
learn who wedded me to my dear and blessed lord, Sir Eberhard. It
was Friar Peter of the Franciscan brotherhood of Offingen, an agent
for selling indulgences. Two of his lay brethren were present. My
dear lord gave his own name and mine in full after the holy rite; the
friar promising his testimony if it were needed. He is to be found,
or at least heard of, at his own cloister; and the hermit at the
chapel likewise beheld a part of the ceremony."
"Enough, enough, lady," replied Sir Kasimir; "forgive me for having
forced the question upon you."
"Nay," replied Christina, with her blush deepening, "it is but just
and due to us all;" and her soft eyes had a gleam of exultation, as
she looked at the two little mummies that made up the US--"I would
have all inquiries made in full.
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