But the Jesuits were equal to the exigencies of the moment.

We have seen how Ignatius recommended fishers of souls to humor queasy consciences.

His successors expanded and applied the hint .-- You must not begin by talking about spiritual things to people immersed in worldly interests.

That is as simple as trying to fish without bait.

On the contrary, you must insinuate yourself into their confidence by studying their habits, and spying out their propensities.