The Commentary of Father Monserrate 2.5.1

2.5.1

One would have thought that Baba Capurius would have been heartily blamed for snoring his days away in this fashion, and for such disgraceful idleness. However he firmly believed that he would be honoured for his wonderful chastity, and held up to admiration rather than to blame. Nor was this hope ill-founded, as it proved, benighted though his mind truly was. For the nature of this drink is such that it numbs and freezes the impure desires of the flesh. Whence it has come about that this man has been so honoured for his sanctity as to be given a grand tomb and even a temple in this city. At least thirty of his followers are always on watch at this tomb, or rather are constantly asleep there, with no care for the morrow. This new leader of the Epicureans has countless admirers and followers, amongst whom are many princes and even the great king Zelaldinus himself. All these consider themselves to be honoured by the name Postinus, which is given to them from the drink, which is commonly known as post.