I went into the castle and the Count carefully locked the door behind me. He put the key into his pocket and turned to go upstairs. I followed him, and we came to a room where a wood fire burned brightly. In front of it there was a little table with food and drink on it. The Count asked me to sit down and eat, but hi did not eat with me. Later, we sat and talked by the fire. His English was very good, and while we talked. I had time to look at him carefully. His face was very while, his cars were like the ears of a cat, and his teeth were strong like the teeth of an animal. There was hair on his hand and his fingers were very long. When he touched me, I was afraid.