We were such fast friends, after four days of acquaintance, that we were actually jealous of each other, and to such an extent that if either of us walked about with any seminarist, the other would be angry and sulk like a disappointed lover.
The dormitory was placed under the supervision of a lay friar, and it was his province to keep us in good order.

After supper, accompanied by this lay friar, who had the title of prefect, we all proceeded to the dormitory.

There, everyone had to go to his own bed, and to undress quietly after having said his prayers in a low voice.

When all the pupils were in bed, the prefect would go to his own.

A large lantern lighted up the dormitory, which had the shape of a parallelogram eighty yards by ten.