“And by whose authority?”
“By his Grace’s authority.”
“And Dr. Cranmer’s?”
“Well, yes; so far as he has any.”
“I see,” said Beatrice; and cast her eyes down again.
There was silence for a moment or two.
“You see too that I cannot withdraw,” explained Ralph, a little distressed at her air. “It is part of my duty.”
“Oh! I understand that,” said Beatrice.
“And so long as I act justly, there is no harm done.”
The girl was silent.