Bishop Nicholas.

Ay, sure ’tis so;—there is no danger if only they lag not with their prayers in there——Farewell; set forth at once with the letter.

Peter.

Shall I not first——?

Bishop Nicholas.

Nay, go; I fear not to be alone.

Peter.

Well met again, then, what time the heavenly bells shall sound for me too.

[Goes out on the right.

Bishop Nicholas.