human
Now may the saints help me! the commandant exclaimed, as he felt for his cloak.
gpt
I have no shadow of power over these priests. More willingly would I oppress a witch than cross a Churchman. Magic can only rot a man's body, but excommunication touches his soul. What is the cause of this quarrel?
human
I know not, answered D'Archand.
gpt
But duelling has been forbidden altogether----
human
By Church and State alike, the commandant interrupted testily.
gpt
The Cardinal might as well forbid the plague to strike his army. When the Church itself breaks the law, how is the head of the army to act?