Sure those holy men who founded the orders of godly recluses little dreamed what those places might become in time, and with the ever-increasing love of ease and wealth which seems implanted in the heart of man.
"Heaven pardon me if I speak or think amiss! but it is strange to hear and see what passes in the world.

But one must use all caution even in thought, and I would not have thee speak aught of this save in a whisper in thy brother's ear, that he too may use all caution and discretion till we can find occasion to send Brother Emmanuel forth in safety.
"We have a week before us ere he will be summoned hence.

Strive that none shall suspect aught of difference or coming change.

Keep well the hours of study.

Give none occasion for remark.