Book the Second, Chapter the First: A New Century
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"Presumably we can conclude that at least some of those accused were attempting such a ritual," says William. "But how does it connect to the other matters we have witnessed?"
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There would appear to be no obvious answer to this inquiry. The adventurers having spent some time in their investigations, they retire to a well-earned rest.
After an unremarkable morning, Lady Highdark asks Captain Palliser if he would care to accompany her on an early afternoon ride. (She has obviously fully recovered from her injury.)
Lord Highdark has no objection if the two wish to go off together unchaperoned, as he is a gentleman of advanced ideas. He can not, however, resist adding a humorous remark.
"All of the females in this family are mad for soldiers."
Overhearing this jest, both Harold and Henry react with ill-hidden annoyance. After a moment of glaring at each other without speaking, they leave the room, heading in different directions.
In a moment, Miss Rye arrives with a bit of news.
"I am most sorry to report, my Lord and Lady, that Miss Julia and Miss Juno have run off."
From the calm reaction of their parents, it is obvious that this is neither surprising nor disturbing. Lord Highdark addresses Georgina.
"Go fetch the little rapscallions, will you, dear?"
"Yes, Papa," is the meek reply.
After an unremarkable morning, Lady Highdark asks Captain Palliser if he would care to accompany her on an early afternoon ride. (She has obviously fully recovered from her injury.)
Lord Highdark has no objection if the two wish to go off together unchaperoned, as he is a gentleman of advanced ideas. He can not, however, resist adding a humorous remark.
"All of the females in this family are mad for soldiers."
Overhearing this jest, both Harold and Henry react with ill-hidden annoyance. After a moment of glaring at each other without speaking, they leave the room, heading in different directions.
In a moment, Miss Rye arrives with a bit of news.
"I am most sorry to report, my Lord and Lady, that Miss Julia and Miss Juno have run off."
From the calm reaction of their parents, it is obvious that this is neither surprising nor disturbing. Lord Highdark addresses Georgina.
"Go fetch the little rapscallions, will you, dear?"
"Yes, Papa," is the meek reply.
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"Allow moi to accompany you in this task, mademoiselle," Vincent says, bowing to Georgina. "I imagine these two children are a, how do you say, handful. And i am not a soldier, ha ha."
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William could not refuse Lady Hightdark without looking suspicious, so he will accompany her as she wishes (but will make sure his pistol is loaded.
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"A double handful," says Henry. "I can help too. I'm also curious where the girls have gone and what they're up to."
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After fetching steeds from the stables, William and Lady Highdark make their way east of the manor house, past vegetable gardens, herds of cattle, flocks of sheep, and such products of the earth. A narrow path turns southward, leading to the Altumber cemetery.
Cenotaphs and monuments, many streaked with moss and fungi and other markers of the ravages of time, cover a grassy field. A brisk wind brings an unexpected chill. After regarding this melancholy prospect for a while, Lady Highdark addresses her companion.
"I take it that you have often sent men to their graves, sir. Does it not produce within you an extraordinary appreciation for our brief time in this mortal realm?"
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Discovering which way the mischievous twins have gone is a difficult business at best.
It is not surprising, then, that the hunt for them will not prove an easy one.
"Where, oh where have they got this time?" Georgina remarks. "Perhaps we should make our way to the Observatory, from where we may be able to see them."
The guests will be aware, by now, that the Observatory, the highest point on the estate, lies to the extreme northeast of the manor house. The path to it follows the same as that taken by William and Lady Highdark not long before, but turns to the north rather than the south.
Cenotaphs and monuments, many streaked with moss and fungi and other markers of the ravages of time, cover a grassy field. A brisk wind brings an unexpected chill. After regarding this melancholy prospect for a while, Lady Highdark addresses her companion.
"I take it that you have often sent men to their graves, sir. Does it not produce within you an extraordinary appreciation for our brief time in this mortal realm?"
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Discovering which way the mischievous twins have gone is a difficult business at best.
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"Where, oh where have they got this time?" Georgina remarks. "Perhaps we should make our way to the Observatory, from where we may be able to see them."
The guests will be aware, by now, that the Observatory, the highest point on the estate, lies to the extreme northeast of the manor house. The path to it follows the same as that taken by William and Lady Highdark not long before, but turns to the north rather than the south.
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"Indeed it does, Lady Highdark," says William. "Life is never richer than when under the shadow of death. One may even see it in the way the plants cling to the monuments around us."VictoriaSilverwolf wrote:"I take it that you have often sent men to their graves, sir. Does it not produce within you an extraordinary appreciation for our brief time in this mortal realm?"
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"Capital idea," says Henry. "I feel right at home in an observatory."
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As the party makes their way to the Observatory, they are able to see William and Lady Highdark engaged in conversation, although their words are lost to the wind. It can be seen that Lady Highdark withdraws a wooden case from her saddlebag.
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The Observatory is a building of modest dimensions, set upon a rise which provides a striking view of its surroundings. Nearby, to the south, stands the enormous trunk of an ancient, mighty tree said to have been blasted by lightning more than a century ago. A little further away, to the west, are a series of caves, whose extent has not yet been explored. A small telescope allows a view, some distance to the west, beyond a copse of ashes and oaks, to the Misty Tarn and the islet within it. There seems to be some kind of movement on that small island, although the telescope offers only a blurred view of it.
"Perhaps they have gone into the caves," Georgina says, with a slight shiver. "I would not enter them myself, but my sisters are fearless."
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"Perhaps they have gone into the caves," Georgina says, with a slight shiver. "I would not enter them myself, but my sisters are fearless."
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"What about that little island?" asks Henry. "I saw movement there. It could be them, unless it's an animal or something."
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It would seem likely that reaching the islet would be easier than blundering around in the dark labyrinth of the caves.
"There is a small boat and dock at the Misty Tarn," Georgina explains. "If one of you gentlemen would be so kind as to take command of the oars, and the other the tiller, we could reach the island quickly. I fear I have not the strength or the skill myself."
The walk to the dock is a pleasant one, albeit a bit windy. The little boat has seen much use, it appears, and care will be needed to avoid any mishaps in its use. Two men and one young woman would appear to be the limit it can carry safely.
"There is a small boat and dock at the Misty Tarn," Georgina explains. "If one of you gentlemen would be so kind as to take command of the oars, and the other the tiller, we could reach the island quickly. I fear I have not the strength or the skill myself."
The walk to the dock is a pleasant one, albeit a bit windy. The little boat has seen much use, it appears, and care will be needed to avoid any mishaps in its use. Two men and one young woman would appear to be the limit it can carry safely.
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"Zut alors," Vincent mutters, taking up the oars.
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Henry takes his place at the tiller. "Ivan will have to remain behind," he says. "While he'd make an excellent oarsman, the boat is simply too small to support him."
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"How strange," Georgina remarks. "The waters of the Misty Tarn are always quite still, save during exceptionally windy weather. Today there is scarcely a whisper of breeze to be felt. It is almost as if--"
Her speculation is cut off by a gasp, as she points towards the little island, upon which may be seen what appear to be several pillars of mist surrounding a very large tree. The day being warm and dry, this is a most unusual phenomenon.
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