[H]. That same Mr. Dunn was also excommunicated, not long after, by his bishop, and died after publicly refusing to be relieved from that sentence.
After warmly shaking hands with me, I left to take the train for Dubuque, where I arrived, next morning. I went immediately to the bishop’s palace. I found him in the company of a Jesuit, and I felt myself as a poor helpless ship between two threatening icebergs.
“Your lordship wants to see me again,” I said.
“Yes, sir, I want to see you again,” he answered.
“What do you want from me my lord?” I replied.
“Have you the testimonial letter I addressed to you, at Chicago, last week?”
“Yes, my lord, I have it with me.”
“Will you please show it to me,” he replied.