midnight on Friday
he answered . ` I only agreed to let you in ; I did not promise to let you out . ' Thereupon he turned again and stalked away , much to Cucurullo 's consternation ; and in this manner the fourth and last of the runaway party that had arrived at the inn from Rovigo disappeared in Ferrara , somewhat to the surprise of the innkeeper , but not to his loss , since Cucurullo had paid for his lodging in advance . Stradella and Ortensia had fled from Venice on Thursday evening and had reached Ferrara at midnight on Friday . It was therefore on a Saturday morning that the musician was imprisoned , and on Sunday night Cucurullo was caught in the trap and locked up with him . It was late on that same afternoon that the Bravi took leave of Pignaver in the church of the Frari , and they did not leave Venice till the next day ; for since they were to be paid for their time they could really not see any reason for being in a hurry . Moreover , they travelled like gentlemen , and though the proceeds of the emerald ring had already amply furnished them with the means of replacing many useful articles which adversity had forced them to sell or pawn , yet some further preparation seemed necessary , if they were to make their journey in a manner becoming to their rank .