II. Let the defects of other religious orders be inquired into and noticed, which being gradually pointed out and published to our faithful friends, but prudently and with the appearance of sorrow; let it be shown that they discharge these duties in which they concur with us, less happily than we do.
III. That greater opposition should be made against those who wish to establish schools for the education of youth in places, in which we instruct with honor and usefulness; let it be shown to princes and magistrates, that such would lead to commotion and sedition in public affairs, unless prevented, which will begin with the youth themselves, who are instructed in such diversity of manners; and finally that this society is best able to educate youth.
IV. And if those religious orders should obtain pontifical letters, or should have for themselves the recommendation of cardinals, we must oppose them through princes and noblemen, who should inform the pope respecting the merits of this society, and that youth can be peacefully instructed by it with sufficient ability; and also let them procure and exhibit testimonials from magistrates, given respecting our good conduct and instruction.
V. In the meantime let us diligently study to give a striking example of virtue and learning, by exercising the students in their studies and in other popular scholastic performances, before noblemen and magistrates, and the people as spectators.
CAP. VI.
De conciliandis societati viduis opulentis.
I. Deligantur ad hoc opus patres provectæ ætatis, complexionis vivacis et conversationis gratæ, ab illis visitentur viduæ illæ, et simul atque affectum aliquem erga societatem ostendunt, vicissim opera et merita societatis illis offerantur, quod si acceptent et ecclesias nostras visitare cœperint, prospiciatur eis de confessario, a quo bene dirigantur præsertim in ordine ad constantiam in statu viduali; enumerando et laudando illius fructus et felicitatem, certoque spondeant et tanquam obsides promittant æternum meritum hac ratione conquirendum, et efficacissimum esse medium ad purgatorias pœnas evitandas.
II. Procuret idem confessarius ut sacello vel oratorio alicui domo adornando occupentur, in quo meditationibus aliisque exercitiis spiritualibus vacare possint, ut sic facilius à conversatione, et procorum visitationibus avocentur, et quamvis sacellanum habeant, nostri tamen à celebratione missæ et præcipue ab exhortationibus opportune faciendis non abstineant, et sacellanum sub se continere studeant.
III. Caute et sensim mutanda quæ ad gubernationem domus spectant, sic habita ratione personæ, loci, affectus, et devotionis.