"I had almost forgotten it.

But it is too dark to read it here; I shall fetch you a light." And he brought the lamp out of the house, and stood holding it, as it burnt unwavering in the still night air.
Arthur read it and handed it to me, while the great moths and transparent delicate flies came and blundered against it.
"Edward will give you this letter himself.

His hand will touch your hand.

It has come about as I anticipated, neither sooner nor later; and I am glad.
"Dear friend, all is not well with you; I heard it in the night.

But the passages of the house are often dark, though the hills are full of light; yet the Master's messengers pass to and fro between the high halls bearing lamps; such a messenger I send you.
"You must not be dismayed, either now or later, for all is well.