If all is clear, they intend dropping the explosive from above; if not, at least three men have offered to sacrifice themselves by taking it into the Abbey themselves....

And you, Eminence ?" The old man eyed him steadily.
"My programme is yours," he said.

"Eminence, have you considered the effect in either case?
If nothing happens---" "If nothing happens we shall be accused of a fraud, of seeking to advertise ourselves.

If anything happens--well, we shall all go before God together.

Pray God it may be the second," he added passionately.
"It will be at least easier to bear," observed the old man.
"I beg your pardon, Eminence.