Remain here, and make them bring the prisoner to the governor's house." Baisemeaux obeyed.

He summoned his lieutenant, and gave him an order, which the latter passed on, without disturbing himself about it, to the next whom it concerned.
Half an hour afterwards they heard a gate shut in the court; it was the door to the dungeon, which had just rendered up its prey to the free air.

Aramis blew out all the candles which lighted the room but one, which he left burning behind the door.

This flickering glare prevented the sight from resting steadily on any object.

It multiplied tenfold the changing forms and shadows of the place, by its wavering uncertainty.
Steps drew near.
"Go and meet your men," said Aramis to Baisemeaux.
The governor obeyed.