Chapter 11 When Eyes Speaks and Hands Reply

On the ensuing evening, Theseus, Lord Aurel of Blackmere, was seated in one of the splendid saloons of his palace, pondering the strange injunction his deceased father had left regarding the mysterious closet, when Elias was announced.

Theseus rose to receive him, saying in a cordial, though melancholy tone, "Sir, I expected you."

"And let me has

            
            

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