A little knot of Englishmen stood near; and from their remarks the ladies gathered that this was the Church of the Jesuits, and that the Pope in person was going to perform high-mass, and afterward hold a reception.
Soon there arose a murmur and a bustle among the crowd, which was succeeded by a deep stillness.

The Swiss Guards drove the throng to either side, and a passage-way was thus formed through the people to the church.

A carriage drove up in great state.

In this was seated an elderly gentleman in rich pontifical robes.

He had a mild and gentle face, upon which was a sweet and winning smile.