John could see that he longed to ask questions but he did not do so and John too was silent.

A few minutes before nine o'clock Walther told him to go to the small gate in the rear wall.
"Reach it without being seen if you can," he said.

"But if you are seen be sure to answer no questions.

I would go with you myself, but it's forbidden.

You're to be absolutely alone." John, shrouded in the overcoat and cap and glasses, made his way in the dark to the designated gate.
As he approached the place he saw the black shadow of a heavy bulk against the dusk.