It was short; presently Benedetto found himself on another landing.

Now, he had heard the priest run up many stairs rapidly and without stopping, and the noise of his steps had been lost far, far above.

He came down again, and tried the other flight.

It was longer.
The priest must have mounted this one.

He decided to follow the priest.
On reaching the top he passed through a low door, and found himself upon the Loggia, illumined by the moon.