pg 440 And in fact, instead of doing as he had engaged to do Bro. Amedee on the following week sent F. Sorin a letter similar to the others, stating that he had just received from Ste. Croix the letter in which he had denounced him to His Reverence, and that consequently he would not now keep his purpose unless he received from F. Sorin a new cloak of French cloth, a complete new outfit of clothing, etc, etc, and then he repeated his insulting declaration that the fate of the Lake was in his hands. Meanwhile the answer of His Reverence had already reached Notre Dame du Lac. It seemed to be favorable to F. Sorin, settling in his favor the question of the 1200fr., and offering to expel Bro. Amedee from the Congregation if he demanded it. Moreover it stated that St. Laurent was informed of this decision. It might be expected that the result of this intervention of the Mother House would manifest itself, but it did not. F. Sorin, finding that the letters of Ste. Croix, like his own, had no effect, demanded reimbursement, but in vain.