"Yes, father."

"Before the face of Almighty God, who sees and hears me..."

"Before the face of Almighty God, who sees and hears me," repeated
Juliette firmly.

"I swear that I will seek out Paul Deroulede."

"I swear that I will seek out Paul Deroulede."

"And in any manner which God may dictate to me encompass his death,
his ruin or dishonour, in revenge for my brother's death."

"And in any manner which God may dictate to me encompass his death,
his ruin or dishonour, in revenge for my brother's death," said
Juliette solemnly.

"May my brother's soul remain in torment until the final Judgment Day
if I should break my oath, but may it rest in eternal peace the day on
which his death is fitly avenged."

"May my brother's soul remain in torment until the final Judgment Day
if I should break my oath, but may it rest in eternal peace the day on
which his death is fitly avenged."

The child fell upon her knees. The oath was spoken, the old man was
satisfied.