It was settled that each candidate, man or woman (for it was possible to choose a female pope), should, for the sake of leaving the impression of his grimace fresh and complete, cover his face and remain concealed in the chapel until the moment of his appearance.
Il fut réglé que chaque candidat, homme ou femme (car on pouvait faire une papesse), pour laisser vierge et entière l’impression de sa grimace, se couvrirait le visage et se tiendrait caché dans la chapelle jusqu’au moment de faire apparition.