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Three-quarters of an hour later, Ephraim Smith led Larose out through a side door in the thick and massive walls of the old castle.
"Now, don't forget your instructions," he whispered. "Go straight down the drive, and, once through the gates, turn sharply to the left, and then wait behind the big oak tree until everyone is assembled. Don't make yourself too conspicuous, for we don't know who's about." He laughed softly. "And, remember, I expect great things of you and Vallon, for you two are the only professionals on the side of the law among this crowd. Good-night, or, rather, good morning, and the gods grant I don't get another bomb for this!"