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sobs, and all the congregation was greatly moved.
After Holy Mass, I went back to my masters to
work. Mr. Peytard, who still today is the mayor
of La Salette 6, came to question me on the
Apparition, and when he had made sure that I
was speaking the truth, he went away convinced.
I stayed on in the service of my masters until
All Saint's Day. Then I was boarded with the
nuns of Providence, in my home town of Corps.

VI

The Most Holy Virgin was tall and well proportioned.
 She seemed so light that a mere breath could have stirred Her, yet She was motionless
and perfectly balanced. Her face was majestic, imposing, but not imposing in the manner of the
Lords here below. She compelled a respectful fear. At the same time as Her Majesty compelled
respect mingled with love, She drew me to Her.
Her gaze was soft and penetrating. Her eyes
seemed to speak to mine, but the conversation
came out of a deep and vivid feeling of love for
this ravishing beauty who was liquifying me. The
softness of Her gaze, Her air of incomprehensible
goodness made me understand and feel that she was drawing me to Her and wanted to give Her-

6. Today: 21st of November 1878, when this account was written.