CHAPTER IX. FISH OUT OF WATER

Enclosure in the Benedictine Rule 341

The movement for the enclosure of nuns 343

The Bull _Periculoso_ 344

Attempts to enforce enclosure in England 346

Attempts to regulate and restrict the emergence of nuns from their houses 353

The usual pretexts for breaking enclosure: (1) illness 361 (2) to enter a stricter rule 363 (3) convent business 367 (4) ceremonies, processions, funerals 368 (5) pilgrimages 371 (6) visits to friends 376 (7) short walks, field work 381

The nuns wander freely about in the world 385

Conclusion 391