Chapter II: On the form for receiving those wanting to enter the order

When, however, anyone wants to enter a fraternity of this kind, let the ministers, deputed to the reception of such ones, skillfully investigate his employment, state in life, and moral/financial condition, exposing openly to him the burdens of [membership in] this fraternity, and especially [the duty of making] restitution of others property. With the aforementioned things accomplished, if it pleases him, let him be clothed in the dress of the same, and let him strive to make satisfaction for the property of others (if there is any in his possession) in a monetary equivalent, and/or according to the deposit due the item loaned: and let him, nevertheless, take care to be reconciled with his neighbors. Which when all these things have been conducted to completion, after the space of a year, with the counsel of some of the distinguished brothers, if he seems to be suitable to them, let him be received in this manner, namely, that he promise that he will observe all the divine precepts, and also make satisfaction (as is necessary) for the transgressions, which he has committed against this manner of living, when requested to do so according to the will of the visitator. And with this kind of promise having been made by him, let it be put down in writing by means of a public notary. But let no one be received in any other manner by those ministers, lest it seem otherwise to them, separately, [by reason of] a solicitous consideration of the condition of the person and his perseverance. Establishing besides these things, We ordain that no one, after entrance into this fraternity, be allowed to leave it, to go back to the world. However one may have permission to freely enter any approved religious Order. But let entrance into the family of the said fraternity not be open to women who have husbands (unless their license and consent [is given]).