Others, coming from a yet greater distance, beholding the illuminated church from afar, and catching the sound of the bell tolling at intervals, hurry on, and reach the gate breathless and wellnigh exhausted.

But no questions are asked.

All who present themselves in ecclesiastical habits are permitted to enter, and take part in the procession forming in the cloister, or proceed at once to the church, if they prefer it.
Dolefully sounds the bell.

Barefooted brethren meet together, sorrowfully salute each other, and form in a long line in the great area of the cloisters.

At their head are six monks bearing tall lighted candles.