As yet He has preached but thrice; But all who have heard him are so delighted with his eloquence, that it is as difficult to obtain a place at Church, as at the first representation of a new Comedy.

His fame certainly must have reached your ears--' 'Alas! Segnor, till yesterday I never had the good fortune to see Madrid; and at Cordova we are so little informed of what is passing in the rest of the world, that the name of Ambrosio has never been mentioned in its precincts.' 'You will find it in every one's mouth at Madrid.

He seems to have fascinated the Inhabitants; and not having attended his Sermons myself, I am astonished at the Enthusiasm which He has excited.

The adoration paid him both by Young and Old, by Man and Woman is unexampled.

The Grandees load him with presents; Their Wives refuse to have any other Confessor, and he is known through all the city by the name of the "Man of Holiness".' 'Undoubtedly, Segnor, He is of noble origin--' 'That point still remains undecided.