KING EDWARD AND THE MONK.

Colonist, Volume XLIX, Issue 11957, 10 June 1907, Page 4

KING EDWARD AND THE MONK.

A curious incident occurred the othei day when the King and Queen visited the Church at Santa Chiara, at Naples, which was founded in 1310 by Robert the Wigo. The Church was closed, as the monks who were entrusted with its keepirg were fcaKing their midday meal. The Royal party knocked at the door, ami the sacristan behind it thinking tbat they were beggars, replied: "Go in peace; there is nothing for you." The King was greatly amazed, and laughed hesitily. One of the suite, again knocked, explaining that the party wishod to see the church, but the sacristan, even more irritated, said : Donfc bother. This is not the time for Bigbt-soeing. Fortunately, Ueneral Salsa happened to be pass ing, and recognising their Majesties, called upon tbe"sacristnn to open the door, which the latter immediately did. The poor monk on discovering the real situation could not tind words to excuse himself. On learning who their visitors were, all the other monks hastened up and attended them through the church.