"The old man goeth aside, groping his way as though it were dark. Now
all is dim, and the curtain covereth the stone, by which we are warned
to retire."
The needful and concluding ceremonies being gone through, the crystal
was returned to its place. After pondering awhile, the Doctor put many
questions to his guest about his residence, worldly calling, and so
forth. He offered him L50 yearly, besides lodging, and a fair proportion
of gold when the celestial and highest projection should be completed.
Bartholomew was not hard at making a bargain, and the Doctor began to
hope that, by a patient waiting and trust in the efficacy of these
strange delusions, he should at length accomplish his desires.
A low tap at the door again betokened the presence of Lettice, who came
to announce a warm friend of the Doctor's, one Master Eccleston. On
being admitted, the latter brought with him a low, ferret-eyed
personage, whose leering aspect betrayed an inward consciousness of
great cunning and self-satisfaction therewith. Dee received his guests
with becoming dignity, inquiring to what good fortune he was indebted
for their visit.
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