But there was only silence.

He went through the same dumb show as before, then turned as if to leave the place.

Donal turned also, and hurriedly felt his way to the stair.

Then first he was in danger of terror; for in stealing through the darkness from one who could find his way without his eyes, he seemed pursued by a creature not of this world.

On the stair he went down a step or two, then lingered, and heard the earl come on it also.