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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from Under the Red Robe by Stanley Weyman: anything could bring him back so soon, he might still be at the
bottom of this. And, besides, I felt a natural curiosity. When
Clon at last improved his pace, and went on to the village, I
took up his task. I called to mind all the wood-lore I had ever
learned, and scanned trodden mould and crushed leaves with eager
eyes. But in vain. I could make nothing of it all, and rose at
last with an aching back and no advantage.
I did not go on to the village after that, but returned to the
house, where I found Madame pacing the garden. She looked up
eagerly on hearing my step; and I was mistaken if she was not
disappointed--if she had not been expecting someone else. She
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