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"Be quiet. And there are, nevertheless, hard hearts in this

country. He has made us feel that although there is a scarcity,

we must return thanks to God, and be satisfied; be industrious;

do what we can, and then be content, because unhappiness does not

consist at all in suffering and poverty; unhappiness is the

result of wicked actions. These are not fine words merely; it is

well known that he lives like a poor man, that he takes the bread

from his mouth to give to those that are in need, when he might

live an easier life than any one. Oh, then, there is great

satisfaction in hearing him speak. He is not like many others,

who say, 'Do as I say, and not as I do;' and besides, he has made

it very apparent, that those even who are not what they call

gentlemen, but who have more than is necessary, are bound to

impart to those who are in want."