for Abbot Daniel. to ement, full of accusations, bringing up petty old jealousies, squabbling furiously. ened to togetoo long, ility in , ood up again, unrefresepped out into t a moment for some air, attracted by t on tones.  ened by teness of t  been a good day, and noo top it all! ried to lift t  up to t. ito call to carry Goldmund upstairs and to send Fato er p for Brother Narcissus, who soon appeared before him.

    quot;; he asked.

    quot;About Goldmund? Yes, gentle fat  aken ill or  and ;

    quot;Yes, I found ,   an accident t ed. I dont like t o me t you are someed , or at least kno, since you are so intimate. t is w;

    itrol of bearing and speec of ion s surprisingly violent effect on  s  ill humor.

    quot;trange conversations,quot; o remain calm. quot; you  described to me is a conversation t migerference  I migion. But youre not Goldmunds confessor. You are no ones confessor; you  been ordained.  t you discussed matters one of an adviser, t concern no one but ;

    quot;t; Narcissus said in a mild but firm voice, quot;are not yet knoo us, gentle fat frigion, but I  t tion ;

    quot;e s speaking of tion.  prompted you to ions ;

    quot;As you knoand icularly  I acted to t I knele better t;

    t shrugged.

    quot;I kno is your métier. Let us  you did not cause any . But is Goldmund ill? I mean, is anyt badly? ;

    quot;No, until today  is.quot;

    quot;And ot;

    quot; an age ;

    quot;I kno;

    quot;een.qu