When I had dressed myself I went into the room where we had supped, and found a cold breakfast laid out, with coffee kept hot by the pot being placed on the hearth.

There was a card on the table, on which was written--"I have to be absent for a while.

Do not wait for me.

D." I set to and enjoyed a hearty meal.

When I had done, I looked for a bell, so that I might let the servants know I had finished, but I could not find one.