The Drama 'The Sign of the Cross'

The narrator begins a new drama, 'The Sign of the Cross,' set in the Middle Ages. He becomes obsessed with the main character, a fanatical harlot. He writes for two hours but is disturbed by the crying children. He goes for a walk and meets 'Missy,' who asks about his work. He lies about his success. He sees Ylajali with 'The Duke' and feels jealous and bitter. He returns to the lodging house and asks for a lamp to write, but is refused.