He rose at thirteen minutes to one, and directed his steps towards the large hall, a sumptuous apartment adorned with lavishly-framed paintings.

• 十二点四十七分，这位绅士从餐室起身走向大厅。那是一间富丽堂皇的屋子，装饰着许多绘画，每张画上都镶有装璜讲究的画框。