What was her surprize at not finding me ready to receive her! She examined the Cavern, ranged through every Alley of the neighbouring wood, and passed two full hours in this fruitless enquiry.

She could discover no traces either of me or of the Carriage.
Alarmed and disappointed, her only resource was to return to the Castle before the Baroness missed her: But here She found herself in a fresh embarrassment.

The Bell had already tolled 'Two:' The Ghostly hour was past, and the careful Porter had locked the folding gates.

After much irresolution She ventured to knock softly.

Luckily for her, Conrad was still awake: He heard the noise and rose, murmuring at being called up a second time.