Our father and mother often say that these be times when men must walk warily, and ofttimes they tell of godly men even in high places who have fallen into disgrace and been accused of fearful sins.

It is not safe in these days to have for enemies those who are within the pale of the Church--monks and priors, men who are held up as examples and models of true faith and piety.
"I know not whether they merit the praise men give to them.
Methinks Brother Emmanuel could teach them many things both in precept and practice.

But it is not for me to be the judge in such matters; yet if he were in any kind of peril, I would lay down my life to save him!" The boy's eyes kindled at the thought.

He cherished for his preceptor an ardent and enthusiastic love, and he had his share of that chivalrous devotion and self-sacrifice which has been the brightest ornament of days that have much of darkness and cruelty to disgrace them.
His face wore a very earnest look as he set about his homely task of cleaning and setting in order this secret chamber.

He was more than two hours over his task, for he went through it with unwonted energy.