The priest said: "You have come about Sant' Anselmo ?" That was the question which had been agreed upon.

When Benedetto had assented, the priest signed to him to enter.
"Please come this way," said he.
Benedetto followed him.

They passed between the pontifical guards, who gave the priest the military salute.

Turning to the right they mounted the Scala Pia.

At the entrance to the courtyard of San Damaso there were other guards, other salutes, and an order given by the priest in a low tone; Benedetto did not hear it.