Latour is the scholar, Vaillant the man of action. Latour is embarrassed by Vaillant's begging but realizes he only begs for the Church and never for himself. Vaillant easily endears himself to people, while Latour has difficulty making interpersonal connections. Vaillant's enthusiastic charm even impressed the pope, who blessed two valises full of objects for Vaillant rather than the customary one object. The Holy Father and the priest converse with such enthusiasm that they lose track of time, almost causing the pope to miss another appointment. As he departs, the pope salutes Vaillant, and says, "Courage, American."
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