“Did I tell you I went to visit him? Several times, as a matter of fact. It was disgraceful the way my men had him tethered like an animal, wallowing in the mud, which was composed of his own filth. I hadn’t ordered that, you must believe me. When I saw the state he was in, I demanded they unchain him and wash him down, even feed him a decent meal. He was so young, so full of life, and yet so helpless. And he knew, oh yes he knew what was going to happen to him. I can hardly describe to you, father priest, the way that he looked at me, as if he understood quite clearly the fact that I was his last and only chance. It was most moving, I assure you.” “Several times…” “Quite so. Yes.”
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