The door was suddenly closed, and Cluny had no doubt that the dinner was beginning.

Rising to his feet he made to the door and listened attentively.
A confused din met his ears, but no distinct words were audible.
He could occasionally faintly hear the clattering of plates and the clinking of glasses.

All this continued for nigh two hours, and then a sudden quiet seemed to fall upon the assembly.

Cluny heard the door close, and guessed that the banquet was at an end and the servitors dismissed.

Now, if ever, would something of importance be said within, and Cluny would have given his life to be able to hear it.