The Chronicle of Jocelin of Brakelond: A Picture of Monastic Life in the Days of Abbot Samson

CHAPTER VI.

_SAMSON'S PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS._

His personal appearance--His temperance and diligence--Abhors liars, drunkards and talkative folk--His eloquence--Preaches to the people in the Norfolk dialect--Management of his household--Strict regulation of expenses--Appoints none but fit persons to office--His treatment of his relatives--Gratitude for past kindnesses--...