Chapter 11When I arrived at Whyniard’s house the next day, and I found the men gathered in the parlour, I did my best to look surprised when Robert Catesby informed me we need no longer break down the cellar wall. “We have rented a vault in the undercroft directly beneath Parliament House.”
“That’s wonderful. But you never told me for what purpose you wished to gain access. Will you tell me now?”
“We must tell the lad some time,” Percy stated, looking around at the assemblage.
Catesby nodded. “Of course we must, but later. Do you know where my house is, Lark?” When I shook my head, he said, “Meet me at the Southwark end of the bridge at dusk, and I’ll take you there. There is much to do this night, but nothing at present. Go now. All will become clear.”
For a moment I watched the man c
