"Say that the Church has fallen a prey to self-seekers who have entered it under the cloak of the priesthood.

What then?
In their hands the Church has been enriched.

She has gained power, which she must retain.

And that is to the Church's good." "And what of the scandal of it ?" I stormed.
"O, as to that--why, boy, have you never read Boccaccio ?" "Never," said I.
"Read him, then," he urged me.

"He will teach you much that you need to know.