Pierre—It is, Father.
Abbot— Go find Louis, and fetch—
Fetch the diotas and—let's see—three casks.
(He saunters toward the gate. Three monks follow Pierre, right. The rest disperse about the court, the greater part eventually finding their way into the chapel. A few walk back in the rear and stand looking up at the road. Three monks, who came in at the end of the procession and who all the while have stood perfectly still, slip back their hoods and discover Simon, Rene, and Basil. At the corner of the dormitory, Pierre and his companions meet Louis entering.)
One of the Monks—The train has come.
Pierre— Father says bring the casks.
(Louis reaches under his gown and produces a large iron key which he hands to Pierre. He then passes into the court. The four go out.)
Abbot— (Calculating.)
Thirty gallons and six—(Turning.) Four casks, Pierre.
Simon—The chopin too, Pierre. You know the men,
The mule-men will be dry.
Basil— Or Simon will.
Rene—Or Basil.