The Marble Faun Chapter XXXIX - The World's Cathedral

In which the gentle radiance of a grand cathedral and the solemn rite of confession offer a weary soul, newly arrived from distant shores, a refuge wherein the heavy burden of a dark secret may be unloosed and the heart find fragile peace. Here, amidst the mingled incense and whispered counsel of a venerable priest, the tender sufferer wrestles with faith and conscience, seeking solace in an alien yet sacred sanctuary.