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Think of it this night; to-morrow morning I will receive your

answer, and then I will give you your orders. Now, every one to

his post. May God, who has shown compassion towards me, incline

your hearts to repentance and good dispositions."

He ceased, and all kept silence. Although strange and tumultuous

thoughts fermented in their minds, no indication of them was

visible. They had been habituated to listen to the voice of their

lord, as to a manifestation of absolute authority, to which it

was necessary to yield implicit obedience. His will proclaimed

itself changed, but not enfeebled: it did not therefore enter

their minds, that because he was converted they might become bold

in his presence, or reply to him as they would to another man.

They regarded him as a saint, indeed, but a saint sword in hand.