"Thus it is," said Martin; "dismiss all further thoughts connected with your design to-night: partake of the refreshments I have brought with me, and then seek the repose you so much need. To-morrow we will talk further, taking Sir Hugh into our counsels; and so I take my leave." As he said this Martin rose, and was about to pass Parry, carefully making a circuit so as to get between him and the door, the latter following him as he did so with a doubtful eye.
"You are a different man from the person I was led to expect in Father Eustace," said Parry, still dallying with his drawn dagger.
"I am as you see me," said Martin, "true to my word and to the master I serve."
"And you swear not to divulge?" said Parry.
"Except to Sir Hugh—I swear," said Martin.
"Be it so," said Parry, sheathing his dagger and stepping aside. "Good night, father."
"To-morrow early I will again be with you," said Martin. "Good night", and the next moment he was outside the small apartment.