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'The presumption of the young in this generation is growing insufferable,' said Peter to his master that evening.
'So much the better.

They put their elders on their mettle in the race of good works.

But who has been presuming to-day ?' 'That mad boy whom Pambo sent up from the deserts dared to offer himself as champion of the faith against Hypatia.

He actually proposed to go into her lecture-room and argue with her to her face.

What think you of that for a specimen of youthful modesty and self-distrust ?' Cyril was silent a while.
'What answer am I to have the honour of taking back?
A month's relegation to Nitria on bread and water?
You, I am sure, will not allow such things to go unpunished; indeed, if they do, there is an end to all authority and discipline.' Cyril was still silent; whilst Peter's brow clouded fast.