'This is not to be borne; here is some deception, some trick.

I will know what it means.' All the company rose from their chairs in confusion.
'It is very odd!' said Bertolini.

'Here is really no stranger in the room.

If it is a trick, Signor, you will do well to punish the author of it severely.' 'A trick! what else can it be ?' said Cavigni, affecting a laugh.
The servants were now summoned, and the chamber was searched, but no person was found.

The surprise and consternation of the company increased.