Whereas the Brothers and Sisters of
this fraternity are called "Of Penance", it behoveth them to abstain
from all luxury, as well in vesture as in other things whatsoever, and
according to the salutary counsel of the Prince of the Apostles,
St. Peter, having laid aside certain vain ornaments of this world, they
ought to carry no corporal ornament, but only a humble and necessary tegument
of their body. They ought to avoid by all means access to the courts of
Princes, Lords or Ladies, where the luxuries of this world are found, as the
Lord doth testify: nor should they ever be present at dances, plays or other
vanities of actors. They ought also be sparing in words and in conversations,
which seldom are multiplied without sin. And above all they must abstain from
every lie, and avoid every oath whatsoever, according to the commandment of our
Lord, unless it be for the sake of peace or faith, for refuting a calumny or for
giving testimony. And every day, at evening, they ought to examine themselves
whether they have told a lie or taken an oath; and for each one they must say
three times " Pater Noster ."
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