They now arrived, marching two by two with lighted Torches in their hands, and chaunting Hymns in honour of St.Clare.

Father Pablos was at their head, the Abbot having excused himself from attending.

The people made way for the holy Train, and the Friars placed themselves in ranks on either side of the great Gates.

A few minutes sufficed to arrange the order of the Procession.

This being settled, the Convent doors were thrown open, and again the female Chorus sounded in full melody.