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“But Sturm, who was beloved by all the community and revered by all the people, dutifully fulfilled his ministry, setting himself as an example to the others, for he exhibited in his conduct what he taught by his words. Lull, however, who was bishop there, grew envious of his good reputation and allowed his jealousy to influence his conduct towards him. Since Sturm preached the Word of God everywhere and at all times and was listened to by all with rapt attention, the bitter enemy of the human race, not enduring so great usefulness to remain among the people, began to sow discord among the brethren and stirred up three false brethren to make false accusations against Sturm in the presence of the king, Pippin. …. And when the man of God presented himself at the court he patiently bore their untruths and made no attempt to exculpate himself. ‘My witness,’ said he, ‘is in heaven and He that vouches for me is on high, and therefore I am not put to confusion.’

“King Pippin ordered the blessed man to be taken away and sent with some of his monks and clerics into exile ….

[Later Pippin reversed the sentence]

“The news spread at once throughout all the provinces that Sturm would shortly return, and wherever the monks and nuns heard of it they gave thanks to Christ. When the brethren were told of his approach to the monastery they took up a golden cross and the relics of the saints and went out in procession to meet him at some distance from the abbey. Then they greeted him and those who had accompanied him, and brought him to the monastery, rejoicing and singing hymns. And they praised God who had restored to them the abbot they had long desired. So there was great joy on all sides.”