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really -- Well , if Nani has done that he must have some idea . Go and see Monsignor Fornaro . '' Then , after rising and dismissing his visitor , who was compelled to thank him , bowing deeply , he resumed his seat , and a moment later the only sound in the lifeless room was that of his bony fingers turning over the documents before him . Pierre , in all docility , followed the advice given him , and immediately betook himself to the Piazza Navona , where , however , he learnt from one of Monsignor Fornaro 's servants that the prelate had just gone out , and that to find him at home it was necessary to call in the morning at ten o'clock . Accordingly it was only on the following day that Pierre was able to obtain an interview . He had previously made inquiries and knew what was necessary concerning Monsignor Fornaro . Born at Naples , he had there begun his studies under the Barnabites , had finished them at the Seminario Romano , and had subsequently , for many years , been a professor at the University Gregoriana .