that they were intended for him. Yet would not the saint ascend
the chariot, until the angel had certified him that unto him the gift
was sent. And at another time was this miracle in like manner repeated
of two horses which were by Saint Patrick himself intended for Fiechus,
and to be yoked unto his chariot.

CHAPTER CXVII.

_The Several Offices of a certain Monastery are appointed by an Angel._

And at another time the angel commanded the aforementioned Fiechus that
he should build a monastery on the other side of the river, assigning
unto all the offices their fit and proper place; that where a boar
should appear unto him, there should he build a refectory, and where a
stag should be seen, an oratory. And the saint replied unto the angel
that he in no wise could undertake such a work, unless Patrick, his
father and pastor, should come and approve thereof. And his words
displeased not the angel; for in them he saw the affection and the
obedience which Fiechus bore in Christ unto the man of God. And after
a few days were past, the angel so advising, Patrick assisted Fiechus,
and in the place which is called Forrach builded they a monastery, even
according to the direction of the angel. And therein Fiechus presided
as abbot; nevertheless throughout his diocese did he fully exercise the
episcopal office. And every year, at the beginning of the fast of the
Lent time, he went alone out of the monastery, with five barley loaves
mixed with ashes for his support, and abided in the wilderness through
all that sacred season. But on the Sabbath day which is called
Palm-Sunday, or sometimes at the Supper of the Lord, he was wont to
return unto his monastery for the discharge of his holy office, always
bringing with him the half of one loaf yet uneaten. And he sent before
him unto God threescore saints, whom when he followed he was buried in
Scleptus. And his son aforementioned imitated his father in wisdom and
holiness; and having in another place attained the episcopal degree, he
rested in the Lord.

CHAPTER CXVIII.

_The Prophecy of Saint Patrick concerning the Men of Callria._

And while Saint Patrick earnestly pursued his preaching of the divine
Word, certain armed men of Callria met him, and violently expelled this
angel of peace from their borders. But what the man of God beheld of
them in the Spirit, deemed he that should not be concealed in silence.
"Since ye have raised your arms against an u