They complied with her request, and soon after erected a monastery at Fosse, near Nivelle.

Nor were the Scoti without their missionary martyrs, amongst whom the great St.
Kilian holds a distinguished place.

The spirit of devotion to the Holy See seems almost to be an heirloom in the little island of the western sea.

True to the instincts of his native land, the martyr-saint would not undertake his mission in Franconia, great as was its necessity, until he knelt at the feet of the Vicar of Christ to obtain his permission and blessing.

Thus fortified, he commenced his glorious race, so happily crowned with the martyr's palm.