which event for shadows the resolution of the cast of a Montillo and creates mystery in the story

Montresor tells Fortunato he has bought a large barrel of amontillado

fortunato has a severe cold, which seems to concern montresor

montresor drinks to fortunate health with a bottle of medoc

fortunato asks montresor if he is a mason

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Montresor drinks to Fortunato's health with a bottle of Medoc. This event creates mystery in the story as it hints at a possible ulterior motive behind Montresor's seemingly kind gesture.