"The bulk is in the Bank of England, Most Holy Lord: but there is much gold in the safe."
"Which safe?"
"The safe in the bedroom wall, Most Holy Lord."
"Where is the key?"
"The Cardinal-Chamberlain holds all keys, Most Holy Lord."
"To-morrow Your Eminency will be good enough to cause the safe in the bedroom-wall to be removed to a similar position in the bedroom which We have instructed the Major-domo to prepare on the upper storey. And now please follow the Cardinal-Chamberlain: obtain the key of the safe; and bring it to Us."
The Apostolic Treasurer rose; and went out. Hadrian also stood up. The company, understanding that the reception was ended, made obeisance and began to move away. The Pope detained Courtleigh.
"Eminency," He said, "We have many things to say to you: but We will not detain you now. To-morrow We go to Castel Gandolfo. Come with Us. A few tired priests are sure of a hospitable welcome there. Yes, come with Us. Who is that young cardinal by the door?"
"That is Monsignor Nefski, Holiness,—the Archbishop of Prague."