“Do not go, Monseigneur. In the name of Heaven! You are risking your life!”

“ Monsieur le maire ,” said the Bishop, “is that really all? I am not in the world to guard my own life, but to guard souls.”

They had to allow him to do as he pleased. He set out, accompanied only by a child who offered to serve as a guide. His obstinacy was bruited about the countryside, and caused great consternation.