I heard her soft footsteps, pad, pad along the corridor.

… Then I dare not gainstay you, Devin. I just wish to bring out the best in such a noble son of Zenn-Ra.

the off horse or ox in a team, in distinction from the nigh or near horse

And are not the Blessings of God the Father conveyed by the Holy Ghost? To Eucharistize or Bless the Elements is, therefore, in other words, to pray for the Descent of the Holy Ghost.