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Mother Scholastica was leaving She paused at the door, and stepped back to let Rosvita pass in before she went out She inclined her head, as she h Rosvita felt no triu

"It is agreed that--with your blessing--Sister Hathumod will become biscop of Autun," said the abbess

Rosvita nodded "Are you at peace, Mother Scholastica? Your voice has been raised ainst the final decision made by the council"

The abbess looked toward the couch placed a, but her words were fir, a person may see the heart of God, and speak true words So is it written"

She departed,for the chapel Rosvita crossed the chamber and knelt beside the couch, but Constance’s eyes were closed although a faint rise and fall like the echo of the sea swell stirred her chest

Sister Hathu "Holy Mother"

"Has she spoken?"

"Not since three days ago, Holy Mother, when she ainst the truth"

"Does she know that the final vote caht?"

"I have not told her, Holy Mother"

Rosvita took that limp hand between hers She felt Fortunatus behind her, a steadfast presence There were others in the cha and uide Constance’s soul up through the spheres to the Chaht