Montesquieu

“ First of all he paid me a prolonged compliment, in which he informed me that he was a man of merit, and a Capuchin to boot. “They tell me, sir,” continued he, “that you return soon to the court of Persia, where you hold high rank. I have come to ask your protection, and to beg you to obtain for us from the king a small establishment in the neighbourhood of Casbin for two or three friars.” “Father,” said I, “do you then wish to go to Persia?” “Me, sir,” cried he; “I shall take better care of myself. ”