the truth is , i didnt know what the sound was and i didnt want to find out . she groaned and went to one knee . he wanted her love and he wanted to be true to his sense of duty . `` i do n't think you understand anything yet . he passed through this as well , and found himself on a staircase that went up as well as down . my friend , i pray you , do not make me shudder at the supposition that such a dreadful thing as this is at all possible . 