He was continually calling upon his friend and leading him apart into the most sequestered paths.
But intense conflicts are indescribable.

We struggle, we suffer alone.
It is the nocturnal wrestling of Bethel, mysterious and solitary.

The soul of Francis was great enough to endure this tragic duel.

His friend had marvellously understood his part in this contest.

He gave a few rare counsels, but much of the time he contented himself with manifesting his solicitude by following Francis everywhere and never asking to know more than he could tell him.
Often Francis directed his steps to a grotto in the country near Assisi, which he entered alone.