Lead them instantly to the back entrance, avoiding, if possible, any observation from the domestics.

As these sleep on the floor above, and know nothing of the dangers which threaten us, they will not awake so quickly, and I trust that you will be able to get out without being seen by any of them.

In that case, however closely questioned no one will be able to afford a clue by which you can be traced." When he had changed his clothes Harry extinguished all the lights in the salon, for the marquis had long before ordered all the servants to retire to rest.

Then he opened the window looking into the street and took his place close to it.

Sleep under the circumstances was impossible.
As the hours passed he thought over the events of the last few days.