Finally, the reports about Columban spread to the court of King Sigibert...

Having now fasted for three days and having nothing to refresh their weary bodies, suddenly they saw

While the holy man was wandering through the dark woods and was carrying on his shoulder a book of Holy Scripture,

At one time he was living alone in that hollow rock, separated from the society of others

Here then [Luxeuil] the excellent man began to build a monastery. At the news of this

St. Columban happened one day to go to Brunhilda...

Now Brunhilda began again to incite the king against Columban

While there [Besancon] Columban heard that the prison was full of condemned men awaiting the death penalty.

Wonderful compassion of the Creator! He permits us to be in need, that He may show His mercy by giving to the needy.

So greatly did the man of God abound in faith, that whomever he consecrated, the last day found persevering in good works...

In the meantime Columban and his companions experienced a time of great need near the city of Bregenz.