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.
El patio estaba silencioso. Las verjas se hallaban abiertas y junto a ellas había una silla de posta, con el cochero encaramado en el pescante.