The money part of this eremitic business need not be harshly judged; for we must bear in mind that this honest Servitor of Christ is strong enough not to have his will in the matter.
"The Book of Khalid"
Ameen Rihani
And yet, deeply considered, this eremitic business presents another aspect.
"The Book of Khalid"
Ameen Rihani
He had been living the eremitic life on the isle of Gallinaria, shaped so like a snail, off the coast of Albenga, and had nearly poisoned himself with trying to eat hellebore leaves.
"Castles and Cave Dwellings of Europe"
Sabine Baring-Gould