[ He has never been called Mr. Doe before, and looks openly pleased at the title. It's peculiar to shake hands with someone who has claws, but then, John presently has talons. And the lizard-creature— Professor Naivallon— is so very respectful. ]

Where is Hartenport? [ It seems unlikely to be in Massachusetts. Or, no: this creature's accent is rather like Arthur's. Perhaps England? ] I came from Arkham. [ That's a lie, but a convenient one. ]

I have heard this place called Revan. It seems to be a world in decay, still scarred by some great calamity. We do not know why we were taken, or by what means.