Louis—

(Dressed for travel, appearing at the corner of the dormitory.)

Are they in sight yet?

Pierre— It was not the train.
'Twas Father Benedict.

(Louis stands as one stunned.)

What can it mean?

(Louis crosses the court and takes a position at the corner of the chapel near the gate.)

First Monk—He never came as early as this before.

Second Monk—And see how worried Father looks.

Pierre— I fear
That some one has told Oswald of the dream,
And he has fainted.