I must give them something to eat, and I must tell them amusing stories, or else pass for being proud or avaricious.
"I am desirous to found a little oratory for the Virgin Mary; and shall do so, though I should sell or pawn my books.

After that I shall go to Avignon, if my strength permits.

If it does not, I shall send one of my people to the Cardinal Cabassole, and to you, that you may attempt to accomplish what I have often wished, but uselessly, as both you and he well know.

If the holy father wishes to stay my old age, and put me into somewhat better circumstances, as he appears to me to wish, and as his predecessor promised me, the thing would be very easy.

Let him do as it may please him, much, little, or nothing; I shall be always content.
Only let him not say to me as Clement VI.