He knocked at the door of the third cell on the right; for in his way he was a devout person and wished to disturb no man at his prayers.
The door was opened by Leon himself, who started back when he saw who had knocked.

Marcos went into the room which was small and bare and whitewashed, and closed the door behind him.

A few religious emblems were on the wall above the narrow bed.

A couple of books lay on the table.

One was open.