I learned that dark stories had given to that house an evil name.

It was one of those which the Prince of Spain had consecrated to the pursuits that had dishonoured so many families in Madrid.

I resolved again to go forth and watch.

Scarce had I reached this very spot when I saw a carriage approach rapidly.

I secreted myself behind a buttress, and saw the carriage halt; and a man descended, and walked to the house.