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Pellisson nodded, but quirked his large colorless lips before he responded, "This is the King's work. Better for us to say, "One king, one law, one faith." Un roi, une loi, une foi.

Later that day they learned the young Philippe de Kersauson had called at the chateau while the girls were in the garden, only to be turned away by the marquise, with a not-so-subtle warning that his attentions were unwelcome by both the demoiselle de Fontanges and by her.

She looked back at him, her eyes large and frightened, and then lowered her head, her glossy black curls hiding whatever he might see in her eyes. He repeated the question. Reluctantly, she nodded.

And St. Connec answered, "No, of course not...she is my bonded maidservant."

But the girl took the chamber pot with her and the Englishman was forced to make his water out the window before descending below.

"I no longer serve you, Monsieur." And he was gone.

He turned and flung himself out of the house, leaving Jules Timens with the assured knowledge that Gabik ar Minouz, indeed, had turned away from the merciful yet jealous God.

And then, heart thudding wildly, he offered his son Gwid for the eldest daughter Alis.