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When they returned to the fire Isoult was no longer there, but she had left some sign behind her that Marpasse understood, for the elder woman showed no concern. She was discreetly curt with Denise when the latter began to wonder what had befallen Isoult.
"Lie down and sleep, my dear," she said, "and take care of your feet, for you will want them on the morrow. The black cat can see in the dark, she will come to no harm, will Isoult."