She borrowed an umbrella from the innkeeper, and followed him, braving the wind and the rain.
She followed him, distressed at seeing him bareheaded and without an umbrella, and reflecting that if he were not a Saint, one would think him insane.

On entering the square where the church stands, she saw a door on the right open a little way; a tall, thin priest looked out.

She believed the priest would invite Benedetto to come in, but, to Noemi's great vexation, when Benedetto was quite near him, the priest closed the door noisily.

Benedetto entered the church of Sant' Andrea; she went in also.

He approached the high altar and knelt down, while she remained near the door.