Towhichtheabbotreplied,lookingatthechamberlain——
“Thatthecanonsinhibitedandforbadehimthustoengagehisword。“
“Behold,mydearfather,“saidthechamberlain,“thejewelleroftheCourtwhohasconceivedagreatloveforabondswomanbelongingtoyourabbey,andIrequestyou,inconsiderationofmyobligingyouinanysuchdesireasyoumaywishtoseeaccomplished,toemancipatethismaid。“
“Whichisshe?”askedtheabbotofthecitizen。
“HernameisTiennette,“answeredthesilversmith,timidly。