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Only let me caution you against going near Herne 's Oak . It is said that the demon hunter walks at nightfall , and scares , if he does not injure , all those who cross his path . At curfew toll I must quit the castle , and will then , with your attendants proceed to the Garter , in Thames Street , where I will await your arrival . If we reach Hampton Court by midnight , it will be time enough , and as the moon will rise in an hour , we shall have a pleasant ride . '' `` Commend me to Bryan Bowntance , the worthy host of the Garter , '' said the earl ; `` and bid him provide you with a bottle of his best sack in which to drink my health . '' `` Fear me not , '' replied the other . `` And I pray your lordship not to neglect my caution respecting Herne the Hunter .