I saw three shadows pass the lighted windows, which I took to be those of yourself and your attendants, and then suddenly the lights were turned off and all was dark.

I knew then that you had retired to rest, and of course I turned away and walked back to the hamlet.

But, love, instead of telling the little story you promised, it seems that you have put me through a very sharp examination," said his lordship, laughing.

"Now, what do you mean by it?
There is something behind all this," he added, gravely.
"Of course there is something behind.

Did I not tell you that I had a confession to make concerning a wicked dream?
Listen, Lord Arondelle.