“Let my bidding be done,” said Pole. “If blame there be, it will rest on my head.—Farewell, friend,” he added to Carver, “do not abuse the license given you.”
“Your Eminence shall have no cause to repent your trust in me,” said Carver.
On this the Cardinal and Priuli quitted the cell.
“Methinks you have shown too much consideration to this man,” observed Priuli. “He does not deserve your kindness.”
“Time will show,” replied Pole. “I have faith in him—hope in his conversion.”
CHAPTER XIII.
HOW DERRICK CARVER FULFILLED HIS PROMISE.