Santini obeyed and found himself in front of four men, dressed in the uniforms of the Vatican Gendarmerie, who, however, did not recognize him.
«Here is a nun on the ground! » shouted a fifth from who knows where. «She looks badly injured. She was shot. I’ll call an ambulance. »
The gendarmes turned to Santini. «Was it you who shot that nun? »
«No! » was the only answer that came to him.
He was furious as well as confused. «It was the Swiss Guard who fired. I aimed for the tires. »
«Shut up! » one of the gendarmes hissed. «You will come with us to the station. »
«Guys, look you're making a ... »
A tremendous blow to the back of the head knocked Santini unconscious and he fell.
Station of the Vatican Gendarmerie, 8.30 pm
«You finally woke up! »
Santini saw Baresi's friendly face w
