The County Constabulary is in a scandalous state, sir, and it has not afforded me the protection to which I am entitled.

The case of Frankland v.

Regina will bring the matter before the attention of the public.

I told them that they would have occasion to regret their treatment of me, and already my words have come true." "How so ?" I asked.
The old man put on a very knowing expression.
"Because I could tell them what they are dying to know; but nothing would induce me to help the rascals in any way." I had been casting round for some excuse by which I could get away from his gossip, but now I began to wish to hear more of it.
I had seen enough of the contrary nature of the old sinner to understand that any strong sign of interest would be the surest way to stop his confidences.
"Some poaching case, no doubt ?" said I, with an indifferent manner.
"Ha, ha, my boy, a very much more important matter than that! What about the convict on the moor ?" I started.

"You don't mean that you know where he is ?" said I.
"I may not know exactly where he is, but I am quite sure that I could help the police to lay their hands on him.