parenti and elias differed on their interpretation of the rule. parenti held a strictly literal view. a delegation was sent to rome to ask for clarification. the section in question was chapter iv, which "strictly enjoins on all the brothers that in no wise they receive coins or money, either themselves or through an interposed person." however, the ministers and custodes have to take the greatest care of their subjects through spiritual friends, according to places and times and other circumstances, saving always that, as has been said, they shall not "receive coins or money".