The book The Life And Legends of Saint Francis of Assisi was written by author Chalippe Father Candide Here you can read free online of The Life And Legends of Saint Francis of Assisi book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is The Life And Legends of Saint Francis of Assisi a good or bad book?
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" The porter was turned away by Brother Elias, and waspuzzled what reply to give the stranger, not to scandalize him, andnot to say what was untrue. The young man anticipated him, saying:"Brother Elias does not choose to come, I must therefore beg you togo to Brother Francis, in order that he may order him to come to speakto me. " Masse went, and did as he was requested, and Francis, havinghis eyes fixed on heaven, said, without changing his position:--"Goand tell Brother Elias that I order him... to speak to the young man. "This order vexed Elias, and he came to the door in great irritation, asking what he was wanted for? "Do not be angry, " said the young man, "I ask you, if those who profess to follow the Gospel may not eatwhatever is given to them, as Jesus Christ has observed; and if anyone may rightfully direct the contrary?" Elias, seizing hastily thedoor to shut it, said:--"I know all that, and have no answer to giveyou but: go your ways. " The young man replied:--"I cannot tell whatyou would answer, but I know very well that you ought to give ananswer.
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