On all sides the way was blocked up by obstructive friars.

Black friars--white friars--grey friars--and brown friars.

They began with the Lazarists.

The Holy Father personally came to their rescue.

"Ah, Mr.Engineer, have mercy on my poor Lazarists! The good souls are given to prayer and meditation; and your locomotives do make such a hideous din!" So Mr.Engineer is fain to try the neighbouring convent.