Louis—(As in prayer.) Father! Father!
Guido— (Appearing at the door of the chapel.)
The fifteenth chapter has that blue stain on it.
Abbot— (Pointing right.)
In the scriptorium, the second shelf;
Get the Symposium; I will read that.
(Horrified, the monk stands for a moment, then goes slowly down the steps across the court, every now and then glancing back over his shoulder at the Abbot.)
Louis— (In a low voice.)
Remember, Father. Is this policy. (A pause.)
You know your abbey is not risen yet.
(The Abbot bows his head. Louis lifts his hand as a signal. Guido, crossing the court, stops and stands waiting.)
One breath of this would bring the rafters down. (A pause.)
Abbot— (Turning, with his eyes closed.)
The other Bible, Guido.
(The monk quickens his step and enters the dormitory.)