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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from Westward Ho! by Charles Kingsley: "How did she die?"
"The Inquisition--he!" pointing to the monk. "Ask him--he betrayed
her to her death. And ask him!" pointing to the bishop; "he sat by
her and saw her die."
"Woman, you rave!" said the bishop, getting up with a terrified
air, and moving as far as possible from Amyas.
"How did my brother die, Lucy?" asked Amyas, still calmly.
"Who be you, sir?"
A gleam of hope flashed across Amyas--she had not answered his
question.
"I am Amyas Leigh of Burrough. Do you know aught of my brother
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