He excuses himself for not being able to go with him to the Legate.
The reason why I have not come to you, as you bade me, is so grave, that although as yet you know it not, I am sure you will be sorry for it when you do. I earnestly entreat you to offer your supplications to Almighty God on its account.
What we two were about to treat of with the Legate, carry out alone, as well as you can.