For a moment Benedict gazed as though into the future; then, with a wave of his hand, passed to another thought.
'To-morrow you will join with us in the Holy Communion.

You will pass the day in sober joy among the brethren, not one of whom but shares your gladness and desires your welfare.

And at sunrise on the day after, you will go forth from our gates.

Whether to return, I know not; be that with the Ruler of All.

If again you climb this mount, I shall not be here to bid you welcome.