"Yes, I promise; but what is it you want, my darling?"
"To be married to Milena," he said, with an effort.
The tears trickled down the elderly man's sunburnt cheeks.
"I promise to do my utmost," said he.
He at once turned round and explained the whole affair to his wife. Milena, who seemed to have guessed Uros' request, had hid her face in her hands and was sobbing. Thereupon Bellacic left the room and went to find the old monk, who had gone out with the doctor. Taking him aside, he explained the matter to him.
"What!" said the old monk, "bring another woman into the convent, and a young woman besides?"
"Oh, there is no need to bring her in!"
"What do you mean?"
"She is already in," replied Bellacic, unable to refrain from smiling.
"How did she come in? When did she come in? And with whom did she come in?" asked the caloyer, angrily.