CHAPTER XXXVIAngelica finished her tale, and Sir Oliver remained silent, his hand restless about his chin. He did not look pleased, but she had a hope that he was not angry with her.
“The Chevalier La Cerda,” she said, “has been firm, from when he was first told, that she must give herself up for the steward’s death, which came from her, as she does not deny. He will have told her by now, which she may not like, for she seems to have more fear than I think she should. Can I say that she will not have greatly to dread?”
“If her tale stand,” Sir Oliver replied, “she should not have greatly to dread from that cause. You can tell her that. And for La Cerda keeping her here, it is his matter rather than hers. She should not be chastened for that. But you must say that the judgment will not be
