"They are the most expensive and cost sixty francs apiece; they will continue burning for a month.

The smallest ones, which cost but five sous each, only last three hours.

Oh! we don't husband them; we never run short.
Look here! Here are two more hampers full, which there has not yet been time to remove to the storehouse." Then he pointed to the furniture, which comprised a harmonium covered with a cloth, a substantial dresser with several large drawers in which the sacred vestments were kept, some benches and chairs reserved for the privileged few who were admitted during the ceremonies, and finally a very handsome movable altar, which was adorned with engraved silver plates, the gift of a great lady, and--for fear of injury from dampness--was only brought out on the occasions of remunerative pilgrimages.
Pierre was disturbed by all this well-meant chatter.

His religious emotion lost some of its charm.

In spite of his lack of faith, he had, on entering, experienced a feeling of agitation, a heaving of the soul, as though the mystery were about to be revealed to him.