ABBESS. In peace.
Scene VIII
DISCIPLES. Who knocks there?
PAPHNUTIUS. It is I—your father.
DISCIPLES. It is the voice of our father Paphnutius!
PAPHNUTIUS. Unbolt the door.
DISCIPLE. Good father, welcome.
ALL. Welcome, father! Welcome!
PAPHNUTIUS. A blessing on you all!
DISCIPLE. You have given us great uneasiness by your long absence.