These priests are all thus, greedy and avaricious.

This man played the good priest when he first came.

Now he does like the rest; he must have a carriage and a posting-chaise, he must have luxuries, like the bishops of the olden days.

Oh, all this priesthood! Things will not go well, M.le Comte, until the Emperor has freed us from these black-capped rascals.

Down with the Pope! [Matters were getting embroiled with Rome.] For my part, I am for Caesar alone." Etc., etc.
On the other hand, this affair afforded great delight to Madame Magloire.