Led by the guards, Esmeralda hobbled
back to the courtroom. Djali’s heartbroken
bleating echoed her sorrow.
“So, you’ve confessed!” the judge exclaimed.
“Good! Within two months, you will be taken
to the Cathedral of Notre Dame. There you
will beg for the forgiveness of your soul. At
noon of the same day, you will be taken to the
city gallows—along with your goat. Both of
you shall be hanged by the neck until dead.
May God have mercy on your soul.”
“Oh, this must be a dream,” the horrified
girl cried out. Rough hands pulled her away.
Soon she lay in the dungeon, shivering in
the darkness, not knowing whether it was day
or night. Drops of rainwater fell on the floor
from the cracked ceiling. Esmeralda’s cell was
cold, dark, and damp. She had not a single
blanket to keep her warm.
Does it mean: after two months?
or does it mean: one day during following two months?
Best Answer
"within two months" means one day during following two months. "Within" means inside or not further than an area or period of time.