M. Wast thou ever within these walls?
W. Truly.
M. When?
W. When I was as thou art. Thou wilt know what walls I have recommended, when thou inquirest why I sought to wear my wide brim, and my drab coat without buttons, as thou seest others. Thou wilt understand, that pure and undefiled wisdom does not consist in what thou sayest, or what thou wearest, but in works of good to the needy. I was what I was, but what I once was, that I am not.
M. Would it not have been better for thee than thy change?
W. Had it not been for the change, I would have been now as thou art; but I saw an error, and I forsook it. Wouldst thou have me do otherwise?
M. Nay; but art thou sure now thou art right?
W. I am sure I am not wrong.
M. How so?
W. Because I am more free, more happy, and less in bondage.