For that hour He waited with impatience.

The Festival of St.
Clare presented him with a favourable opportunity of consummating his crime.

He was certain that the Friars and Nuns would be engaged in the Procession, and that He had no cause to dread an interruption: From appearing himself at the head of his Monks, He had desired to be excused.

He doubted not, that being beyond the reach of help, cut off from all the world, and totally in his power, Antonia would comply with his desires.

The affection which She had ever exprest for him, warranted this persuasion: But He resolved that should She prove obstinate, no consideration whatever should prevent him from enjoying her.