The lights had been put out in the dining-hall; our candle glimmered solitary in the long gallery, and the columns had turned black from pediment to capital.

On the vivid stars the high corner of the Harbour Office stood out distinct across the Esplanade, as though the sombre pile had glided nearer to see and hear.
'He assumed an air of indifference.
'"I dare say I am less calm now than I was then.

I was ready for anything.

These were trifles.

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