The three officiating near the pyramid of lights were singing at the top of their lungs, and the chorus of the faithful were responding from the end of the room with tremors of impatience.

Suddenly surged forth Protest, Schism and Heresy.

Those at the altar had already done more than enough.

They must now give up their chasubles to those who were looking on in order that they, in their turn, might exercise the sacred ministry.

That was what they had agreed upon.