| 1 | The Bishop installed his guest in the alcove. | |
| 2 | The Bishop installed his guest in the alcove. | |
| 3 | The Bishop installed his guest in the alcove. A fresh white bed had been prepared there. The man set the candle down on a small table. | |
| 4 | In a twinkling, with all the vivacity of an ALERT old woman, Madame Magloire had rushed to the oratory, entered the alcove, and returned to the Bishop. |