Fortunato “takes possession” of Montresor's arm, for which he suffers (716) in order to carry out his plan. Poe's use of possession and suffering give the impression that Montresor is once again afflicted by Fortunato. Montresor once reveals that tonight's meeting is not a coincidence, revealing that he made sure none of his assistants were home. Giving the direct order to stay at home. Poe shows us that Montresor was not respected or feared by the actions of his servants. The servants' departure after receiving a direct order to stay gives credence to the fact that Montresor must be very methodical and adamant about his plans. Only once does Fortunato in the catacombs betray his premises. Montresor refers to Fortunato as his “poor friend” (716). At this point Poe has described this instigator of “a thousand wounds” as a drunken jester who can barely catch his breath at this point in the story. Now Montresor shows some sympathy towards him. At this point the transition is complete. The moment the two men stop at the entrance to Fortunato's tomb, this is the moment that leaves no doubt that Montresor is the bad guy and Fortunato the