"Inside the asylum for freaks, there were five inhabitants: Mr. Pierrot, who appeared with deep dark circles under his eyes, a weary gaze, and a small bandage on the right side of his face; next, Mr. Quin, who also bore faint dark circles; then Dr. Jester, who wore a serious expression; followed by Mr. Bil, whose look was one of impatience; and finally, the Doctor, whose face remained hidden behind a Black Death mask."