In the name of Heaven! You are risking your life!" "Monsieur le maire," said the Bishop, "is that really all?
I am not in the world to guard my own life, but to guard souls." They had to allow him to do as he pleased.

He set out, accompanied only by a child who offered to serve as a guide.

His obstinacy was bruited about the country-side, and caused great consternation.
He would take neither his sister nor Madame Magloire.

He traversed the mountain on mule-back, encountered no one, and arrived safe and sound at the residence of his "good friends," the shepherds.

He remained there for a fortnight, preaching, administering the sacrament, teaching, exhorting.