They heard of the lands of the south, down the great mysterious river, and they resolved to seek an asylum there.
"With the company of La Salle, and yet not attached to it, was a holy man whom all the world called Father Fritz; a priest, yet one who followed not the Pope of Rome, but loved each Christian brother, and recognized only one Church--the Church of the baptized.

He went with the little band, and they made themselves a new home in the land of the south.

They were beloved of the Indians about them.

Father Fritz taught them, baptized such as were truly converted, and lived amongst them to a hoary old age, loving and beloved; seeking always to hold them back from greed and covetousness, and teaching them that the hope for which they must look was the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ Himself to reign upon the earth." Julian paused, looking thoughtfully into the fire.

Humphrey heaved a great sigh, and said half bitterly: "But the Lord delayeth His coming, and men wage war against their brethren." "Yes, verily; yet I think that should make us long the more for the day which will surely come.