But ring not the Refectory bell until I bid thee.
Nay, I myself will sound it this evening.

It may suit me to keep the nuns somewhat longer at their devotions.
"Should I sound the alarm bell, let all thy helpers run up here; but go thou to the cell of Mother Sub-Prioress and persuade her not to rise.
If needful say that it is my command that she keep her bed.

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Great heavens! What a crash! May our Lady defend us! The lightning inclines to strike.