“More or less we were here for that purpose. You see, on the night of the full moon, according to Colonel Menendez, Obeah people become particularly active.”
“Why on the night of the full moon?”
“This I cannot tell you.”
“Oh, I see. You were keeping watch. Where were you keeping watch?”
“In my room.”
“In which part of the house is your room?”
“Northeast. It overlooks the Tudor garden.”
“At what time did you retire?”
“About half-past ten.”
“Did you leave the Colonel well?”