PopeWatch escorts the Swiss Guard into the library.
PopeWatch: Where were we?
Swiss Guard: Astrid and I belong to a resistance cell at the Vatican.
PopeWatch: Indeed. Let me see if I can recall your oath: I swear that I will faithfully, loyally and honorably serve the Supreme Pontiff and his legitimate successors, and dedicate myself to them with all my strength, sacrificing, if necessary, my life to defend them.
Swiss Guard: Yes, I had to wrestle with my conscience about that for a long time. Ultimately I decided that the oath was in conflict in this situation to my duty to God.
PopeWatch: Unusual times like these tend to strain consciences. Why tell me about this.
Swiss Guard: We want you to report on our activities.
PopeWatch: Usually resistance cells treasure secrecy rather than publicity. Additionally an obscure blog is not a place to go to gain publicity.
Swiss Guard: We want the world to know there is a resistance cell, without knowing more than we wish to disclose. We trust you for this purpose. Additionally you would be surprised at the number of readers of your blog at the Vatican.
The door to the library is opened.
Son of PopeWatch: Dad, sorry for the interruption, but something has come up that I need to discuss with you.
They exit the office building leaving the Swiss Guard seated in the library.
PopeWatch: What’s up?
Son of PopeWatch: Dad, our security system is indicating that a listening device has been activated in the library!
To be Continued.
