But how break free?

CARLOMAN.

How? All of us march with a single mind
Making a strong procession from the gates.

2nd OLD MONK.

The Church has soldiers: whither could we go
Unarmed and with an angry multitude ...

Ist OLD MONK.

Whither?

3rd OLD MONK.

Besides we are not of one mind
Now he stops preaching; it was like a spell.

4th OLD MONK.