Sister
Agatha visited Mistress Paine in her cell. “Miss Paine, I trust all is well.”
“No, it
certainly is not. Am I being left here to rot?”
“That
depends on Brother Blaine, Mistress Paine.”
“This is
insane. Am I being punished because of Blaine? All we did was have a bit of fun,
but perhaps that word is unfamiliar to a nun. Maybe the exception is Elise
Dunn. She’s certainly a lively one. I’ve heard that she likes many men in her
bed. Methinks that she is the one who should be locked up instead.”
“The
wantonness of the former nun I do not doubt, but promiscuity is not what this
is about.”
“Then pray
tell. Why have you had me put in this cell?”
“To ensure
Brother Blaine completes his task.”
“And what is
that, may I ask?”
“To bring
back two absconded monks for their crime. Until he does, you will be doing
time. If he fails to return, then dear Mistress Paine, you will burn.”
“If the
crime was committed by the other two, then why does Blaine have to do this for
you?”
“Because his
association makes him guilty too. Albeit indirect, he can still be tried for
neglect. The only thing in his favour is that he didn’t defect.”
“Elected to
defect I expect. If he trusts your committee then he is making a mistake. There
is no certainty that he will avoid the stake.”
“In my
detection, for you he has the fondest affection. He cannot escape his love for
you and you can be certain that he’ll come to your rescue.”
“Is that a
guarantee that both of us will be free?”
“I guess
you’ll have to wait and see.”
“Then I
appeal to your heart. Offer Blaine and I a brand new start.”
“When Blaine
returns, I will request pity. But it will take a unanimous vote from the
committee.”
“Thank you
for being so kind. Your words shall give me piece of mind.”
“Now it’s
time for me to leave. Keep the faith as it doesn’t help to grieve.”
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