The penitents were to be able to join in the Easter celebrations;therefore they had to be "reconciled" on the day before the Paschal Triduum began, that is, on Maundy Thursday.
In a court system without an adversarial approach to establish innocence and guilt, judges too rarely question whether confessions really are voluntary.
She believed that she could have borne the sense of Almighty displeasure, because He knew all, and could read her penitence, and hear her cries for help in time to come.
" Naught was said of forgiveness, " Ser Kevan said sternly. " A confession would put this matter to rest. It is for that reason your father sends me with this offer" .
Penitential colours—less like something she'd chosen to put on than like something she'd been locked up in. Her solemn half-smile; the amazed lift of her eyebrows, as if she were admiring the view.