They arrived at the Windsor Savoia Hotel in Assisi at 5:00 P.M. and were met by Herbert, who had found an actual cave used by Saint Francis outside the town on Mt. Subasio. There were other caves in the hill, but Herbert had covered this particular cave with branches to recognize it again and prevent others from invading it. He had been instructed to meditate in it prior to Baba's arrival for four hours daily and eight hours on the day preceding Baba's arrival. After a light meal at 6:30 P.M., they left for the cave, covering quite a distance by car and ascending the remainder on foot with some difficulty. Leading the way, Herbert guided them to the spot at 7:30.
The sun was setting and the birds were headed toward their nests. Baba was to immediately enter the cave, but before doing so, he instructed his companions not to look at him and above all not to touch him. Baba carried a prayer rosary of Saint Francis inside with him.
It was settled that Chanji and Herbert would keep nightwatch outside the cave, and Kaka and Quentin would relieve them in the morning. Baba had ordered Kaka and Quentin to return to town, go to the Catholic mass in the crypt of the Basilica at 7:00 A.M. and kiss the tomb of Saint Francis before coming back to the cave by nine o'clock. Signor Pavese was to watch over their belongings. The others were ordered not to eat; the fast was to be broken when Baba emerged from the cave. At midnight, Chanji and Herbert made tea for Baba and placed it near the cave's entrance.
The next morning, Sunday, 7 August, Kaka and Quentin went to the cave to stand watch at ten o'clock. Chanji and Herbert went back to the hotel to rest. Near noon, Quentin heard a sound and, forgetting Baba's warning, looked toward the cave. Inside, he saw Baba facing the sun with his eyes closed and making strange sounds. A wonderful vibration filled the air. Remembering Baba's order, Quentin quickly glanced away.
At noon everything was still. Then at one o'clock Baba clapped, and Kaka and Quentin removed the branches from in front of the cave. Baba directed Kaka to go to Assisi and inform Chanji and Herbert to come at 4:30 P.M. Coming out of the cave, Baba ordered Quentin not to come near him or touch him.