I have duties to perform in the town, and I might get away whilst I am about them, but before then the letter will have been missed, and no one will be allowed to leave the citadel." "Why then," said I, "the only hope lies in abstracting that letter in such a manner that he shall not suspect the loss; and that seems a very desperate hope." We sat in silence for some moments, during which I thought intently to little purpose.
"Does he sleep yet, think you ?" I asked presently.
"Assuredly he must." "And if I were to go to the gallery, is there any fear that I should be discovered by others ?" "None.

All at Cesena are asleep by now." "Then," said I, rising, "let us take a look at him.

Who knows what may suggest itself?
Come." I moved towards the door, and he took up his lanthorn and followed me, enjoining me to tread lightly..