O'Neill was wearing a black and white suit, a bow-tie all but concealed the tattoos upon his body, only the tip of a tiger's tail could be seen. Davey grew nervous as he moved the images back and focused in upon O'Neill's mouth. AThe person you have asked for is waiting in the study Sir,@ he whispered with a heavy emphasis upon person.
Richard waved to the orchestra to resume playing, they struck up a lively jig and he was able to make his way from the dance unnoticed.
Davey followed him in to the study where the old man who sat in Richard's chair, turned out to be the person that O'Neill had referred to. Davey realised that the old man wasn't wearing the helmet and knew that he would be unable to speak to him.
AThank God you are
[email protected] in his excitement Richard shouted.
AWhat have you
[email protected] hissed the old man.
AIt may be nothing but I
[email protected] The old man interrupted and repeated his question, AWhat have you
[email protected] AThis afternoon, as I sat where you now sit, I lit up my pipe. As I sat looking out upon the fields waiting for the return of the child from riding I observed that candle (he pointed to the right of the mantelpiece) lit of its own accord and then went
[email protected] AYour are quite sure of
[email protected] asked the old man.
AMost definitely, O'Neill also saw it happen. I thought that it must have been a trick of the eye but bearing your warning about him in mind I waited until he had left the room then rose to investigate. I felt the wick of the candle, it was still
[email protected] The old man stated, AHe is
[email protected] AWho, O'
[email protected] asked Richard alarmed.
AThe Shaman is with us as we
[email protected] hissed the old man.
Davey was shocked but did not wish to cause Chacuti any upset, AIt would be best for me to get going now, it'll be getting late soon and I don't want to get caught out in the
[email protected] AI never knew this was happening,@ said Chacuti, Awe danced until next morning, I thought Richard was enjoying himself as I
[email protected] Davey kept retreating from the room, ADon't worry, everything's going to be alright, I'll come
[email protected] He rushed from the house and ran as fast as the helmet would allow him to.