Ubertino's Flight and Fate

The Spiritual Franciscan's escape from the abbey and his eventual murder.

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The Warning

A Friend's Advice William's Concern After the trial of Remigio, William warns Ubertino of Casale that Bernard Gui will likely have him killed. Ubertino is a target because of his influence and his writings on poverty. The Decision to Flee Ubertino agrees to leave. He obtains a horse and provisions from the abbot. He slips out through a secret passage in the walls, disappearing into the fog. A Final Embrace Ubertino says goodbye to William and Adso. He embraces Adso warmly, blessing him. William promises they will meet again, but they never do.

The Mysterious Death

An Unsolved Murder The End of a Prophet Ubertino is killed in a German city, his murderer never found. His death is likely the work of the Pope's agents. He dies as he lived, a controversial figure. A Life of Passion Ubertino's life was marked by intense spirituality and political involvement. He was a champion of the Spiritual Franciscans but also a man of contradictions. His death is a reminder of the dangers of challenging authority. Legacy Ubertino's writings, especially the Arbor vitae crucifixae, continue to inspire later generations. His vision of a renewed Church lives on, even if his own life ended in violence.

Evening of the fifth day

Two years after the story