They had taught him, while clinging stubbornly to the main projects of his life, prudence in the choice of means, temperance in expectation, sagacity in the manipulation of fellow-workers selected for the still romantic ends he had in view.

His first two disciples were a Savoyard, Peter Faber or Le Fevre, and Francis Xavier of Pampeluna.

Faber was a poor student, whom Ignatius helped with money.

Xavier sprang from a noble stock, famous in arms through generations, for which he was eager to win the additional honors of science and the Church.

Ignatius assisted him by bringing students to his lectures.