the hour of two
Unseen hands closed the windows , and a moment later the shutters blinded it . The multitude began to dissolve , and the two wanderers found their way become clearer and clearer . Together they entered the empty , red Cathedral , and together knelt down in a secluded corner . After some minutes passed thus Roland remembered that the hour of two had struck while they were gazing at the Archbishop . Gently he touched the hand of his companion . They rose , and walked slowly through the great church . `` There , '' he whispered , `` is where the Emperor is crowned .