(9) With regard to this text, a commentary upon it will be found in the Constitutions of the Jesuits, as follows: “In order that the habit of language may come to the help of the sentiments, it is wise not to say, ‘I have parents, or I have brothers;’ but to say, ‘I had parents; I had brothers.’”—General Examination, p. 29; Constitutions.—Paulin; 1843. Paris.
CHAPTER XXXVIII. ADRIENNE’S ENEMIES.
The Princess de Saint-Dizier’s valet soon returned, showing in a little, pale man, dressed in black, and wearing spectacles. He carried under his left arm a long black morocco writing-case.
The princess said to this man: “M. l’Abbe, I suppose, has already informed you of what is to be done?”
“Yes, your highness,” said the man in a faint, shrill, piping voice, making at the same time a low bow.
“Shall you be conveniently placed in this room?” asked the princess, conducting him to the adjoining apartment, which was only separated from the other by a curtain hung before a doorway.
“I shall do nicely here, your highness,” answered the man in spectacles, with a second and still lower bow.
“In that case, sir, please to step in here; I will let you know when it is time.”
“I shall wait your highness’s order.”