And Zbyszko said:
"That man Sanderus, who came with me, has pardons ready for everything."
The ksiondz Wyszoniek probably did not believe entirely in Sanderus' pardons; but he was glad to have even a pretext so that he could help Danusia and Zbyszko, because he loved the girl, whom he had known from childhood. Then he remembered that at the worst, he would be punished with church penitence, therefore turning toward the princess he said:
"It is true, I am a priest, but I am also the prince's servant. What do you command, gracious lady?"
"I do not wish to command but to beg," answered the lady. "If that
Sanderus has pardons——"
"Sanderus has. But there is the question about the bishop. He is very severe with the canons in Plock."
"Do not be afraid of the bishop. I have heard that he has forbidden the priest to carry swords and crossbows and has forbidden different licenses, but he has not forbidden them to do good."
The ksiondz Wyszoniek raised his eyes and his hands, and said:
"Let it be according to your wish!"
At this word, joy filled their hearts. Zbyszko again sat on the bed and the princess, Danusia and Father Wyszoniek sat round it and began to plan how they should act.