The old maid knelt on the floor on both knees, her fingers trembling slightly and her face turning pale. After a while, she slightly raised the edge of her lip, her body shivering, and said tentatively.

"The altar... Your Grace, where did you learn about it?"

The old maid's reaction aroused doubt and curiosity in Francois. She asked.

"Nothing serious though. I just overheard it from the chat of several maids and felt confused, so I ...