There was, in the instant I had to view these things, no semblance of movement, or suggestion of human presence.

Assured of this, although holding myself alert and ready, I slipped through the opening.

Even as I stood there, uncertain, and staring about, a sharp draught of air extinguished the candle, and I heard the snap of the lock as the door behind blew back into position.
About me was the black silence of a grave..