(Holiness, it is the thought of a fool.) ...

And Christ Crucified for their patron." The Pope stood up abruptly--so abruptly that Cardinal Martin sprang up too, apprehensive and terrified.

It seemed that this young man had gone too far.
Then the Pope sat down again, extending his hand.
"God bless you, my son.

You have leave to go....

Will your Eminence stay for a few minutes ?".