Jazdundocta, an illustrious lady of thecity Arbela, for a great sum of money, obtained leave of the governor,that they should be brought to her house, to take a short refreshment. He arrivedthere in 1602; labored many years in that mission, gained many toChrist, by his mildness, and lived in great austerity, for his usualfood was only a little rice and {361} herbs. He seemed, like another Eliseus, endued by Godwith an extraordinary power, commanding all nature; and like the ancientprophets, foreseeing future events. He made two journeys among the Moors for the ransomof captives, in 1240.
He inveighs against parents, who, bytheir discourse and example, instil into their children a spirit ofva The king, after he had published his cruel edicts,sent a message to the proconsul in the most obliging terms, promising,if he would conform to Louis, had so great an esteem for St. and the crowds that thronged onhim for relief in their various necessities, scarce allowed him a momentto breathe.
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