Vence replied that she must not try to learn.
He confessed that he was the idealist historian of the poet, and that the adventures which he related of him were not to be taken in the literal and Judaic sense.
He affirmed that at least Choulette was publishing Les Blandices, and desired to visit the cell and the grave of St.Francis.
"Then," exclaimed Madame Martin, "I will take him to Italy with me.

Find him, Monsieur Vence, and bring him to me.

I am going next week." M.Martin then excused himself, not being able to remain longer.

He had to finish a report which was to be laid before the Chamber the next day.
Madame Martin said that nobody interested her so much as Choulette.

Paul Vence said that he was a singular specimen of humanity.
"He is not very different from the saints of whose extraordinary lives we read.