This learned man, patient as most old scholars are, delighted in teaching Ursula to read and write.
He taught her also the French language and all she needed to know of arithmetic.

The doctor's library afforded a choice of books which could be read by a child for amusement as well as instruction.
The abbe and the soldier allowed the young mind to enrich itself with the freedom and comfort which the doctor gave to the body.

Ursula learned as she played.

Religion was given with due reflection.

Left to follow the divine training of a nature that was led into regions of purity by these judicious educators, Ursula inclined more to sentiment than to duty; she took as her rule of conduct the voice of her own conscience rather than the demands of social law.