(As stated by the Abbe Dubois, an experienced missionary.

He adds that these priests, "transferred to difficult posts, are always on good terms with their mayors,...

triumph over obstacles, and maintain peace.")--Ibid., I., p.312.

"I do not know whether the well-informed consciences of our lords the bishops have made any mistakes, but what pardons have they not granted! what scandals have they not suppressed! what reputations have they not preserved! what a misfortune if you have to do with a court instead of with a father! For the court acquits and does not pardon....
And your bishop may not only employ the mercy of forgiveness, but, again, that of secrecy.

How reap the advantages of this paternal system by calumniating it!"] [Footnote 5243: Vie de Mgr.