The Sequel to the Count of Gabalis, or New Discourses on the Secret Sciences

New Conversations

—ways [carrying on] about the good and the ridiculous. They have certain lucid intervals, where there is something to be gained; one laughs at the rest and admires how far the imagination of a Man of Letters original: "Homme de Lettres." Refers to a scholar or intellectual. can be exalted. Sir, I said to Joannes Brunus The Latinized name for Jean le Brun., you will not leave, if you please; you are tired from your long journey, you shall rest here. There is a small daybed original: "lit de sale." Likely a daybed or couch kept in a common room or study. where you can lie down for a while; and for the consultation you wish to have with the Lord, here is a prayer-desk Prie-Dieu: A piece of furniture designed for kneeling during prayer, typically with a cushioned rest for the knees and a ledge for a book.. Meanwhile, I will go and get dressed; we shall then confer on your holy projects, and then we shall dine, if you please. Ah! Sir, he said to me, embracing me, there is no one so honorable as you; I hope that God will inspire me to admit you to the Apostolate A religious mission or calling, here used by the visionary to describe his self-appointed reformist path. to which He has called me. Go and dress yourself; leave me here to ask Him what His will is. I left him in my study Cabinet: A private room used for reading, writing, or hosting intimate conversations..