"And soul?" questioned the Advocate ironically.
"So long," said Gautran, crossing himself, "as you do not ask me to do anything to imperil my salvation."
"Is it not already imperilled? Murderer!"
"I have done nothing that I cannot buy off with masses. Ask the priests. If I could not get money any other way, to save myself I would rob a church."
"Admirable!" exclaimed the Advocate. "You interest me, Gautran. How did you obtain admission into the grounds?"
"Over the wall at the back. It is a mercy I did not break my bones."
"And into this room--how did you enter?"
"Through the window."
"Knowing it was my room?"
"Yes, master."