Mercury is posited in the north angle of the fourth house; the dragon's tail is likewise within it; and as Sol is the significator, it must be gold." "True," replied Lilly.
"Furthermore," proceeded Quatremain, "as the sign is earthy, the treasure must be buried in the vaults." "Undoubtedly," replied Booker.
"I am all impatience to search for it," said Quatremain.

"Let us go there at once, and make trial of the mosaical rods." "With all my heart," replied Lilly.

"My lord," he added to Rochester, "I must pray you to excuse me.

You have heard what claims my attention." "I have," returned the earl, "and should like to accompany you in the quest, if you will permit me." "You must address yourself to Mr.Quatremain," rejoined Lilly.

"If he consents, I can make no objection." The minor canon, on being appealed to, signified his acquiescence, and after some slight preparation, Lilly produced two hazel rods, and the party set out.
A few minutes' walking brought them to the northern entrance of the cathedral, where they speedily aroused the poor verger, who began to fancy he was to have no rest that night.