 Thomas of Marlborough , who knew Norreis , wrote that he was " everywhere condemned as the manifest enemy of God " . More modern writers echo the sentiment . John Moorman described Norreis as a man " totally unsuited to the delicate and responsible task of ruling over a company of men and directing the affairs of a wealthy corporation " . David Knowles , a historian of English monasticism , wrote that Norreis was " utterly unworthy to hold spiritual office of any kind " , and that Baldwin 's appointment of him as prior at Christ Church " must always remain a dark stain on the archbishop 's reputation " . Knowles also noted that he was " a man of great practical ability " . Even Thomas of Marlborough noted that Norreis was energetic , entertaining , and full of enterprise . 
