"It is impossible. I sleep amidst other pages. I just cross myself when I think of it, and say a Pater and an Ave."
"And how often dost thou go to Mass?"
"When we are not out on an expedition, each Sunday."
"Does the Baron go to church with you?"
"Yes, but he does not believe much in it."
"I feared not: and thy companions?"
"They often laugh and jest during Matins or Mass."
"And you?"
"I try not to join them, because it would grieve you."
"There should be a higher motive."