"I would have left her one of my pistols had I been aware of her having made such a request. Do you know if she can use fire-arms?"
"Oh, yes; well."
"What a pity. I have them both with me."
"Oh, she is provided."
"Provided?"
"Yes; I found some pistols which I used to take with me on the continent, and she has them both well loaded, so that if the vampyre makes his appearance, he is likely to meet with rather a warm reception."
"Good God! was it not dangerous?"
"Not at all, I think."
"Well, you know best, certainly, of course. I hope the vampyre may come, and that we may have the pleasure, when we return, of finding him dead. By-the-bye, I—I—. Bless me, I have forgot to get the materials for lights, which I pledged myself to do."
"How unfortunate."