He understood now Father Jervis' evasions as to where they were to stay in Rome.

Plainly it was determined that he should have a front seat at all ceremonies.
Ten minutes later, as he came out of his bedroom, Father Jervis himself came in.
"You have your choice, Monsignor," he said.

"As a Domestic Prelate you have the right to walk in the procession (here is the permit), or as occupying rooms here we can, if you prefer, see the procession from the front windows." "Tell me what the programme is." "At nine the procession leaves St.Peter's to go to the Lateran--at least they call it nine.

There the Holy Father sings Mass, as bishop in his own cathedral.

On the return of the procession, I suppose about midday, the Holy Father visits the tomb of St.Peter.Then this afternoon he is present at Vespers in St.Peter's; and afterwards gives the blessing _Urbi et Orbi_ from the window as usual." "What would you advise ?" "Well, I should advise your remaining here till mid-day.
There's no use in overdoing it.