Lorin continued his walk, and after three or four turns again stopped and renewed his questions.
"Had he his sword with him?" demanded he.
"When he goes to the section he invariably carries it."
"Are you sure he has gone to the section?"
"He told me so, at least."
"In that case I shall join him," said Lorin; "but in case I miss him, tell him I have been here, and am coming back."
"Wait!" said Agesilaus.
"Why?"
"I hear his footstep on the staircase."