"You will pass through this room, on your way back," he said.
Several minutes elapsed.

They awaited the priest's return in silence.
The Pontiff, lost in thought, never raised his eyes from the little table.

Benedetto, standing, kept his eyes closed.

He opened them when the priest reappeared.

When he had passed out through the suspicious door, the Pope made a sign with his hand, and Benedetto spoke in a low voice.