he turned and left the room , but came back before i had done wondering and puzzling over the oddity of all this ; it was merely to say that he was going to karnstein , and had ordered the carriage to be ready at twelve , and that i and madame should accompany him ; he was going to see the priest who lived near those picturesque grounds , upon business , and as carmilla had never seen them , she could follow , when she came down , with mademoiselle , who would bring materials for what you call a picnic , which might be laid for us in the ruined castle .