As soon as the Clock struck eleven I hastened to my appointment, determined not to be too late.

Theodore had provided a Ladder; I ascended the Garden wall without difficulty; The Page followed me, and drew the Ladder after us.

I posted myself in the West Pavilion, and waited impatiently for the approach of Agnes.

Every breeze that whispered, every leaf that fell, I believed to be her footstep, and hastened to meet her.

Thus was I obliged to pass a full hour, every minute of which appeared to me an age.