He sought it in vain: All was dark and gloomy.

He listened for the groans; But his ear caught no sound, except the distant murmur of the Nuns above, as in low voices they repeated their Ave-Marias.

He stood irresolute to which side He should address his steps.

At all events He determined to proceed: He did so, but slowly, fearing lest instead of approaching, He should be retiring from the object of his search.

The groans seemed to announce one in pain, or at least in sorrow, and He hoped to have the power of relieving the Mourner's calamities.