Louis—You said it was not a lie.
Abbot— It is a lie
Until they know that it is not a lie.
As I do.
Louis— Will you tell them?
Abbot— (Walking about.)
I am bound,
Bound hand and foot by cursed policy.
I cannot be a man.
Louis— Many a church
Has lies like this above the altar place.
Abbot—My abbey was to be part of the one.
Louis— (After a pause.)
You said, "Until they know it," Father.
Abbot— Yes.
Louis—"As I do." (The Abbot turns.)
Do you doubt it was the dwarf?
Abbot—I do not doubt the fact in the case, but
I may not limit its significance.