Let the Abbess's table always be with the guests and the pilgrims. But when there are no guests, let it be in her power to invite whom she will of the sisters. Yet one or two seniors must always be left with the others for the sake of discipline.

The role of the leader as host of outsiders is understandable.

But the continuation of a special table even when there are no guests seems to invite envy.

A wise leader could, no doubt, put his or her table to good use.

But without considerable care to be invited to the table could feed feelings of pride.

Lead us not into temptation.