Carl stood up and almost immediately stumbled.<br/><br/>"Woah.  I only had two."<br/><br/>He lurched after the dog, only to find himself staggering as his vision blurred and head spun.  He went to all fours, shaking his head.  He tried to cry out for help, but a strong hand went over his mouth to stop him.  He smelled something sweet and descended into darkness.<br/><br/>The unseen figure grabbed him by the ankles and pulled him over to the wall.  There they pulled down a sconce and then dragged the recumbent Carl through the hidden door that silently swung open.  When the door swung shut, it was as though Carl had never been there