'In a month? But, my father, I cannot wait so long.'
'What word is this--you cannot?'
'I am under no vow of obedience. You yourself refused to let me take it. I am free to go or stay.'
'You are under no vow of obedience? And you have been here five years? What fashion of speech is this?'
'It is true--I am under no vow. And I have to thank you, my father, for my freedom.'
'My son, return to your cell.'
'If you desire it----'
'Desire!'
'But I came to tell you that I should leave you in the morning.'
'Leave us--in the morning! Are you mad, that you speak to me like this?'