"You received our notice as to the treatment of such envoys?"
(There was a rustle in the hall, but the other paid no attention.)
"But certainly."
"You come armed then—protected in some manner?"
The Pope smiled. He made a little opening gesture with his hands.
"I come as you see me; no more."
"Your armies are behind you?"
"The European air-fleets start from every quarter at midnight."
"With your consent?"
"But certainly."