Chapter 111

Jimmy and McEwan moved slowly down the north aisle, keeping the shadows behind the ample pillars that separated it from the open nave. Despite having traveled more than halfway down the nave, they still had no clear view of the tomb. The sarcophagus was recessed in a niche, obscured from this oblique angle.

"At least there's nobody over there," McEwan whispered.

Jimmy nodded, relieved. The entire section of the nave near Klaus' tomb was deserted. "I'll go over," he whispered. "You should stay hidden just in case someone-"

McEwan had already stepped from the shadows and was headed across the open floor.

"-is watching," Jimmy sighed, hurrying to join her.

Crossing the massive nave on a diagonal, Jimmy and McEwan remained silent as the elaborate sepulcher revealed itself in Tantalus increments… a black-marble sarcophagus… a reclining statue of Klaus… two winged boys… a huge pyramid… and… an enormous orb.

"Did you know about that?" McEwan said, sounding startled.

Jimmy shook his head, als