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 unbecoming discourses continue, my life must soon terminate."

This reply inspired the husband with a great respect for her and her family. He forbade his guests to pronounce in the presence of Bonaventara any words that could possibly displease her; they obeyed, and thus the correct government in the household of Jacomo, corrected the license of the house of Nicolas, his son-in-law.

Jacomo's occupation was the preparation of colors employed in dying wool; hence his surname of the dyer. The daughter of this virtuous artisan was destined to become the spouse of the King of Heaven.

The above account I have obtained either from Catharine herself, from her mother, or from some religious and seculars who were neighbors, friends or relatives of Jacomo.