No wine can leave the cellars without his knowledge, and no person can enter the cellars without his knowledge.

At least, that is how it was in my time,' Babylon added.
'We will wake him,' said Racksole.
'But it is one o'clock in the morning,' Babylon protested.
'Never mind--that is, if you consent to accompany me.

A cellar is the same by night as by day.

Therefore, why not now ?' Babylon shrugged his shoulders.

'As you wish,' he agreed, with his indestructible politeness.
'And now to find this Mr Hubbard, with his key of the cupboard,' said Racksole, as they walked out of the room together.