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these distinctions, yet could we not acquit them of their disrespectful conduct to come of us. Two of us have been falsely represented, as so austere, so rigidly observant of the behaviour of Men that they have regularly upon the approach of these, denied themselves their usual & necessary good, in order to acquire the appearance & character of devout. Nay they have even thought it necessary on some occasions to cover themselves with dust at the appearance of one of us: but there is another outrage of which we cannot sufficiently express our indignation, namely that upon some principles to us unknown they have treated him, who by the caprice of men is become our youngest brother,
