Then he stopped, drew breath, crossed himself, bowed to the

ground, and every one did the same--the inspector, the warders,

the prisoners; and from above the clinking of the chains sounded

more unintermittently. Then he continued: "Of angels the Creator

and Lord of powers, Jesu most wonderful, the angels' amazement,

Jesu most powerful, of our forefathers the Redeemer. Jesu

sweetest, of patriarchs the praise. Jesu most glorious, of kings

the strength. Jesu most good, of prophets the fulfilment. Jesu