"Let me see--Yes, we are staying until Saturday to see the remains of Elbank Monastery--but I don't know how I can slip away, unless--only it would be so late.

I could say I had a headache and go to bed early without dinner, and get here about eight while they were having theirs.

It is still quite light--I often had to pretend things at the Convent to get a moment's peace." Michael reflected.
"Better not chance eight--as you say it is quite light then and they might see you.

Slip out of the hotel at nine.

The park gate is, as you know, right across the road.