I thought it wise to propose returning to the house.

She consented to do anything I liked, as long as I consented, on my side, to describe the unknown man.
All the way back, I was questioned and cross-questioned till I felt like a witness under skillful examination in a court of law.

Lucilla appeared to be satisfied, so far, with the results.

"Ah!" she exclaimed, letting out the secret which her old nurse had confided to me.

"_You_ can use your eyes.