 Bernard sold all that he had and went to the Square of St. George, where assisted by Francis he gave everything to widows, to orphans, to prisoners, to monasteries, to hospitals and to pilgrims.In 1211, Francis tasked Bernard with preaching to the worldly and wealthy residents of Bologna.Upon first entering Bologna, because of his appearance, he was mocked and abused as a thief or deserter; but after showing Francis' Rule to the local magistrate, the people's attitude changed.