But in this matter, my lord, I could not have accepted advice from living man, no, not though the hands of the apostles themselves had made him bishop who tendered it to me, and had set him over me for my guidance.

I am in a terrible strait.

Trouble, and sorrow, and danger are upon me and mine.

It may well be, as your lordship says, that the bitter waters of the present hour may pass over my head and destroy me.

I thank your lordship for telling me whither I am to look for assistance.