Penance.—Any one the Superior LIKES to appoint.
Rule 17.—To be joyful and ready in our obedience.
Penance.—To confess it at once, and wear front scapular pinned over the left shoulder for two days.
Rule 18.—Never to excuse ourselves if in fault.
Penance.—To kneel in front of the altar, holding a large crucifix at every office, for one day.
Rule 19.—Never to excuse ourselves, even if unjustly accused of any fault, unless it be necessary for God’s glory that the true offender should be discovered.
Penance.—Same as 18.
N.B.—Our Superiors never did think it for God’s glory that we should give any reason or explanation (so that this part of the rule is nothing else than a farce). Under this rule they would keep us on our knees for hours.
Rule 20.—To receive the words of our Superior humbly kneeling.