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Updated: May 25, 2025
May our merciful Father in heaven bless and save you, my poor brother," murmured the duke, pressing that pale hand, laying it tenderly on the coverlet, and gliding from the room of death. Ten minutes later, the good Father Garbennetti was closeted with his penitent, administering religious consolation.
"Calm yourself, daughter, and listen to me. I have kept nothing from you a day longer than necessary. The facts that exonerate the Duke of Hereward came to me last of all. Hear me. From Father Garbennetti, the new cure of San Vito, I learned the truth of that miscalled elopement of the late Duchess of Hereward. I learned that in the words of your own charming poet
I asked him if he would see Pere Garbennetti. He brightened up at the name, and inquired if le pere was here. I told him yes, and at his service, waiting to attend him, indeed. But then he gloomed again, and said no; he would see no one until he had seen the Duke of Hereward. He would rest and save his strength for his interview with the Duke of Hereward.
Is it a very important one?" "It is so important that I have risked my soul to make it to you." "But how can that be?" "Why, in this way. I have but little strength, I might have used that strength in making my confession to Father Garbennetti, and received absolution at his hands; but I was afraid of exhausting myself so that I should not be able to tell you what I have to communicate."
"Thanks, madame, we will do so," replied the surgeon, with a deep bow. "And, above all, the interests of his immortal soul should be taken care of. If he should need spiritual comfort, here is Father Garbennetti, who will wait on him," added the abbess, solemnly. "Your ladyship's holiness is very good.
I happen to know the man is a Romanist, and if he should ask for a priest, I will let your reverend ladyship know," said Mr. Setter. "Do so. Monsieur l'Inspecteur. And tell him the name of the priest I proposed for him Father Garbennetti, of San Vito, Italy; for I have reason to believe that this holy father once knew your patient very intimately," added the abbess.
"Stay, now what was the priest's name again? I never can get the name of these foreigners," muttered Mr. Setter, with a puzzled air. "Father Garbennetti, of San Vito, Italy. But I will write it for you. Lend me your pencil and tablets, monsieur, if you please." Mr. Setter placed his pocket writing material in the hands of the lady, with his best bow.
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