If nothing happens--which, being interpreted, means, if I am still in the land of the living--I shall surely be back by daybreak." "And I shall be anxious about that time to hear the result of your night's adventure; so where shall we meet ?" "Why not here?
it is as good a place as any." "With all my heart.

Where do you propose getting a horse ?" "At the King's Arms--but a stones throw from here.

Farewell." "Good-night, and God speed you!" said Ormiston.

And wrapping his cloak close about him, he leaned against the doorway, and, watching the dancing lights on the river, prepared to await the return of La Masque.
With his head full of the adventures and misadventures of the night, Sir Norman walked thoughtfully on until he reached the King's Arms--a low inn on the bank of the river.

To his dismay he found the house shut up, and bearing the dismal mark and inscription of the pestilence.