Nor, to tell truth, when I got home again could I remember all he said, save that it was of some frightful ill which comes upon the world from the East and will leave it desolate." "And what think folk of such talk, father ?" "Indeed, son, they know not what to think.

Most say that he is mad; others say that he is inspired of God.

Yet others declare that he is a wizard and that his familiar brings him tidings from Cathay, where once he dwelt, or perchance, from hell itself.

These went to the bishop, who summoned Sir Andrew and was closeted with him for three hours.

Afterward he called in the complainers and bade them cease their scandal of wizardry, since he was sure that what the holy Father said came from above and not from below.