Then came a turn to the left, and ten more paces of passage, and lastly near certain steps running to some place unknown, another sharp turn to the right which led to our old chamber.
Down the long passage I walked stealthily, and although it was pitch dark, found the turn to the left, and followed it till I came to the second sharp turn to the right, that of the gallery from which rose the stairs.

I crept round it only to retreat hastily enough, as well I might, for at the door of Leo's room, which she was in the act of locking on the outside, as I could see by the light of the lamp that she held in her hand, stood the Khania herself.
My first thought was to fly back to my own chamber, but I abandoned it, feeling sure that I should be seen.

Therefore I determined, if she discovered me, to face the matter out and say that I was trying to find Leo, and to learn how he fared.

So I crouched against the wall, and waited with a beating heart.

I heard her sweep down the passage, and--yes--begin to mount the stair.
Now, what should I do?
To try to reach Leo was useless, for she had locked the door with the key she held.