The matter has to do with the Force that he would let loose tomorrow, and its measurements; also with the preparation of the robes that we must wear lest it should harm us in its leap." Something in her eyes told me that she wished me to follow her, and I did so.

Outside the portico where we stood in the desolate, lighted street, she halted.
"If you are not afraid," she said, "meet me at midnight by the statue of Fate in the great temple, for I would speak with you, Humphrey, where, if anywhere, we may be alone." "I will come, Yva." "You know the road, and the gates are open, Humphrey." Then she gave me her hand to kiss and glided away.

I returned to the others and we ate, somewhat sparingly, for we wished to save our food in case of need, and having drunk of the Life-water, were not hungry.

Also we talked a little, but by common consent avoided the subject of the morrow and what it might bring forth.
We knew that terrible things were afoot, but lacking any knowledge of what these might be, thought it useless to discuss them.

Indeed we were too depressed, so much so that even Bastin and Bickley ceased from arguing.