"A little temper will not hurt the Solitary."
"But Brother Wohlforth hath been recalled as teacher," continued Brother Beissel.
"There be many among you to take his place," I assured him.
"Nay, not so many, for upon the recalling of Brother Wohlforth, he was succeeded by Brother Emanuel Eckerling."
"A worthy man," I said strongly.
"But he preacheth too long; sometimes he discourseth even six hours without a stop."
"Surely he is of most excellent zeal," I murmured, smiling inwardly.
"The Solitary incline to think six hours be too long even for preaching," said Brother Beissel doubtfully.
"Six hours' preaching doth seem of rather great length," I admitted; "still an eloquent man maketh the time fly on swift wings."
"But our good Brother Emanuel is not eloquent. Before he hath spoken half an hour, most of the Solitary be asleep, so that this thing is a great disgrace to us."