I confess that I flattered myself a long time to have had you both with me.

But, if you persist in your rigour, I must console myself with the company of my religionists.

Their conversation, it is true, is neither witty nor profound, but it is simple and pious.

Those good priests will be of great service to me both in life and death.

I think I have now said enough about myself, and, perhaps, more than enough.