Though in considerable numbers their appearance created no surprize: A great Crowd was already assembled before the Convent doors, in order to witness the Procession.

It was naturally supposed that Lorenzo and his Attendants were conducted thither by the same design.

The Duke of Medina being recognised, the People drew back, and made way for his party to advance.

Lorenzo placed himself opposite to the great Gate, through which the Pilgrims were to pass.

Convinced that the Prioress could not escape him, He waited patiently for her appearance, which She was expected to make exactly at Midnight.
The Nuns were employed in religious duties established in honour of St.
Clare, and to which no Prophane was ever admitted.