He heard me and was converted. From
that moment he has served my patiently and helped me willingly. Under
the roof where I assemble the few who as yet are true believers, he is
always the first to come and the last to remain. No word of anger has
ever crossed his lips--no look of impatience has ever appeared in his
eyes. Though sorrowful, he is gentle; though suffering, he is
industrious. I have trusted him with all I possess, and I glory in my
credulity! Ulpius is incorruptible!'
'And your daughter?--is Ulpius reverenced by her as he is respected by
you?'
'She knows that her duty is to love whom I love, and to avoid whom I
avoid. Can you imagine that a Christian virgin has any feelings
disobedient to her father's wishes? Come to my house; judge with your
own eyes of my daughter and my companion. You, whose misfortunes have
left you no home, shall find one, if you will, with me. Come then and
labour with me in my great undertaking! You will withdraw your mind
from the contemplation of your woes, and merit by your devotion the
favour of the Most High.
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