The Astrardente was so very devout that she probably had difficulty in inventing sins to confess.

One might perhaps tell from her face whether she had felt any emotion.

At all events the opportunity should not be lost.

Besides, if Donna Tullia found that she herself was really not in a proper frame of mind for religious exercises, she could easily spend a few moments in the church and then proceed upon her way.

She stopped her carriage and went in.