For I meant to enrich with this wealth given me

(As a proof of my zeal) this great monastery."

"And this," said the Abbot, "you plead in defence?

I'm almost persuaded 'tis but a pretence;

Yet, in justice, I cannot my credence refuse

Until I discover my trust you abuse.

But if ever in falsehood you once are found out,

My anger would heavily fall there's no doubt.

Then it was, after all, but a slumb'ring delusion,—

Just a slight indigestion, which caused this illusion?