Friday at midnight
At length Don Raymond observed that one corner of the blue satin lining was unripped ; He tore it open hastily , and drew forth a small scrap of paper neither folded or sealed . It was addressed to the Marquis de las Cisternas , and the contents were as follows . Having recognised your Page , I venture to send these few lines . Procure an order from the Cardinal-Duke for seizing my Person , and that of the Domina ; But let it not be executed till Friday at midnight . It is the Festival of St. Clare : There will be a procession of Nuns by torch-light , and I shall be among them . Beware not to let your intention be known : Should a syllable be dropt to excite the Domina 's suspicions , you will never hear of me more . Be cautious , if you prize the memory of Agnes , and wish to punish her Assassins .