In one hand he held his umbrella, in the other the lantern; and thus the little company took their way to the castle--the "double man" in advance, the little maid following with her umbrella.
The doctor had sufficient cause to be excited.

What usurious gossip-interest might be collected from such a capitol! Dr.Tromfszky already had an enviable reputation in the county, but what would it become when it became known that he was physician in ordinary to the Nameless Castle?
The rain was not falling so heavily when they arrived at the castle.
Marie and Henry at once conducted the doctor to Ludwig's chamber.

Henry first thrust his head cautiously through the partly open door, then whispered that his master was still tossing deliriously about on the bed; whereupon the doctor summoned courage to enter the room.

His first act was to snuff the candle, the wick having become so charred it scarcely gave any light.

He could now examine the invalid's face, which was covered with a burning flush.