jonathan replied that indeed he must, for he had important business to conduct with the count. "But don't you realize where you are going? the landlady asked. "And on what day?" She didn't wait for answers. "It is the eve of Saint George Day. Tonight at midnight, all of the world's evil things will take control Jonathan tried to comfort the old woman, but it was no use. Finally, firmly, he repeated that he had a job to do, and would be continuing as planned on the last leg of his journey that night, by coach. "Well, then at least take this, if only for your poor mother's sake." She took a crucifix from around her neck, and reached up and around to put it on his. Curiously, after the crucifix, she pressed tightly into his hand a head of garlic. After she left, Jonathan took off the crucifix and looked at it. He considered throwing it away