The first show of irony takes place in the catacombs. During Montressor and Fortunato’s journey Fortunato has a rough cough that started to trouble Montressor. Fortunato responds to Montressor’s query by saying, “The cough is a mere nothing; it will not kill me. I shall not die of a cough.” Although this statement was true, Fortunato had no idea that Montressor was actually leading him to his death. Even Fortunato’s clothing is ironic to his situation. He wears a jester costume that is a tight-fitting and parti-striped and his head is surmounted by the conical cap and bells. Montressor shows his intent for killing Fortunato, but in an ironic way. Fortunato accuses Montressor of not being a Freemason, but Montressor reveals a trowel to try to prove he is part of the brotherhood. Fortunato falls for Montressor’s bluff and says, “You jest”. “The Cask of Amontillado” contains some obvious irony and some subtle irony that a inexperienced reader could miss.