Chapter FiveSitting beside the Duke on the hard mattress, Ilitta told him excitedly what she had discovered and how she was certain that the old man could tell them how to sneak out of the house without being seen.
She knew that he was delighted at her news.
At the same time he was very careful to keep his voice low, as she realised, to make it sound as if they were depressed and worried about the situation they found themselves in.
As she finished, she asked,
“Shall we go now? At once?”
The Duke shook his head.
“I think that would be a mistake. Since it is now nearly dark, it would be exceedingly difficult not only to make our way along the attic without a light but also to find our way through the rest of the house.”
Ilitta realised that he was being sensible, but she gave a sigh
