A plain concavity in the ground indicates its site to-day.

At the time when Okoya strolled about, the roofing alone was destroyed, and part of the interior was filled with blocks of stone that had tumbled from the cliffs, crushing the roof.
Okoya, from where he stood, had the interior of the ruin open before him, and he saw in it, partly sitting and partly reclining, the figure of his friend Hayoue.

It was a welcome discovery.
He had not met Hayoue since the death of his grandfather, for the brother of Zashue had avoided the great house and its inmates on purpose.

He mourned earnestly and sincerely, and wished to be alone with his thoughts.

But Okoya was not disposed to let him alone.