I know the Holy Father well; his openness of mind, his charity and kindliness; his firm desire to do justly, and to love mercy.

Moreover, his friendship for me is such, that he would not lightly refuse me a request.

Also he would, of his kindness, incline to be guided by my judgment.
"Wherefore, no sooner were all the facts in my possession, those you told me, those I already knew, and those I did for myself deduce from both, than I sent for young Roger de Berchelai, whose wits and devotion I could safely trust, gave him all he would need for board and lodging, boats and steeds, that he might accomplish the journey in the shortest possible time, and despatched him to Rome with a written account of the whole matter, under my private seal, to His Holiness the Pope." The Knight stood during this recital, his eyes fixed in searching question upon the Bishop's face.
Then: "My lord," he said, "such kindness on your part, passes all understanding.

That you should have borne with me while I told my tale, was much.

That you should tacitly have allowed me the chance to have speech with my betrothed, was more.