Gilbert followed him out of the church to a very small house a few paces off, within the shadow of the wood.

The house, which was but one story high, was divided into two rooms by a stone partition.

In the back room slept the pastor of the church, Father Omehr.

The front room contained a table and a bench.

Father Omehr, for this was the name of Gilbert's companion, struck a light and made the young man sit down upon the bench, while he spread out upon the table some fruit and bread and wine.
"Eat, my son," said the old man; "the wine is good and the bread is quite fresh.