Ferragus spoke in the Spanish language, which Roland understanding tolerably well, a conversation now followed between them.
"Of what race are you?" asked the giant.
"Of the race of the Franks."
"What law do you follow?"
"The law of Christ, so far as his grace permits me."
"Who is this Christ in whom you profess to believe?"
"The Son of God, born of a Virgin, who took upon him our nature, was crucified for us, rose again from the dead, and ascended into heaven, where he sitteth on the right hand of the Father."
"We believe," said Ferragus, "that the Creator of heaven and earth is one God, and that, as he was not made himself, so cannot another God spring from him. There is, therefore, only one God and not three, as I understand you Christians profess."
"You say well; there is but one God; but your faith is imperfect; for as the Father is God, so likewise is the Son, and so is the Holy Ghost. Three persons, but one God."