Years later, the Master of the House was found dead, drowned in the same place where the boat had sunk.
The maid's parents cursed the Master of the House, but the old priest told them that the Master had died at peace with his fate, and that his soul was going to Heaven.
“And what about you, sir? Who are you? Do you live here alone?"
"No," said the stranger. "I am an actor."
"And what is it you are doing here? Are you looking for someone?"
"I am not sure," said the man, and he turned away. He waited a moment longer, then left the room without another word.
The maid followed him outside, but when she tried to speak to him, the man hurried past her without a word.
She watched him go down the path, and saw him turn east at the bottom of the hill. The maid was puzzled. She had never see
