Severinus left the town at once, prophesying, it was said, the very day and hour of its fall.
Severinus was asked for his prayers, as a means of deliverance from the plague.
Severinus, like some old Hebrew prophet, did not shrink from advising hard blows, where hard blows could avail.
In vain the barbarian pretended indignant innocence; Severinus sent him away with fresh warnings.
Who he is he will not tell, save that his name is Severinus, a right noble name without doubt.
