Chapter 1268

1 We wish the brothers to speak well and respectfully of the Lord Pope and the cardinals and, as to the extent they can, commend and excuse church excesses. The same we wish to be observed regarding the lord king of Sicily.

2 Also, brothers should be dedicated to study. Those who are found negligent should be severely corrected by the priors and visitators.

3 Also, let the brothers beware of getting involved in factions, nor should they get a reputation for this among secular persons.

4 We establish a convent at Reata, where we appoint br. Hugo as prior and br. Raynonus as lector.

5 The diffinitor of the general chapter is br. Eufranon, whom we dispense from teaching. His socius is br. Gerard, prior of Florence.

6 We assign the next provincial chapter to Naples on the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin, with the diffinitors to be elected on the vigil.

7 We allow the prior provincial or his vicar to change the place or time of the chapter if they think best.

8 We entrust the provision of students to the prior provincial.