So putting my hand in through the open window, I drew the curtain over it, leaving only an opening through which I could take observations; then I closed the casement, all but a chink just wide enough to furnish an outlet to lovers' whispered vows: then I stole back to my chair; and as I resumed it the pair came in.
Corrí las cortinas del balcón, dejando el resquicio suficiente para ver, y entorné las puertas, a fin de poderles oír.