Tasio: Lunatic or Sage The peculiar old man wandered about the streets aimlessly.

A former student of philosophy, he had given up his career in obedience to his mother's wishes and not from any lack of means or ability.

Quite the contrary, it was because his mother was rich and he was said to possess talent.

The good woman feared that her son would become learned and forget God, so she had given him his choice of entering the priesthood or leaving college.

Being in love, he chose the latter course and married.