ABBOT-- Close tight the shutters.
LOUIS--And don't let Oswald go down there again.
We would be risking all that we have gained.
The brothers, begging in the town to-day,
Brought in four hundred franks, a silver cup,
Three rings, a pair of bracelets, and a pearl
Big as a pea.
ABBOT-- A very good day's work.
LOUIS--If this keeps up, the chest won't hold it all.
ABBOT-- (_Suddenly, glancing about upon the table._)
Benedict--did he take--the crucifix?
LOUIS-- (_At the window._)
Oswald took it.--Do you think Benedict
Found it where he said he--
ABBOT--(_Aghast._) Oswald!
LOUIS-- Why?
ABBOT--The hunter saw it blood-stained in his dream.
(_A gust of wind blows out the light in his hand._)
LOUIS--Perhaps it got blood on it when he fell.
Benedict may have washed it off. I thought
It might help quiet him. Shall I get it?
ABBOT-- No;
You may be right.