 When Benedict indicated it was time for him to leave, Scholastica, perhaps sensing that the time of her death was drawing near, asked him to stay with her for the evening so they could continue their discussions.Not wishing to break his own Rule, Benedict refused, insisting that he needed to return to his cell.At that point, Scholastica closed her hands in prayer, and after a moment, a wild storm started outside of the guest house in which they were staying.