The side-passage door was fastened; I opened it with as little noise as possible: all the yard was quiet; but the gates stood wide open, and there was a post-chaise, with horses ready harnessed, and driver seated on the box, stationed outside.
L'aprii pian piano ed entrai nel cortile che era vuoto, ma le porte erano spalancate e fuori vidi una sedia di posta attaccata, col cocchiere a cassetta.