The Black Robe Book the First Chapter 2

In which a young and modest Jesuit, Arthur Penrose, receives gentle counsel from his superior, Father Benwell, and is entrusted with a delicate mission connected to the rightful restoration of church property. The reverend Father introduces him to ancient title deeds and the notion of winning over the current, non-Catholic owner through honourable means, setting the stage for Penrose’s serious and confidential undertaking.