And one more question, Dr.Mortimer.

Supposing that anything happened to our young friend here--you will forgive the unpleasant hypothesis!--who would inherit the estate ?" "Since Rodger Baskerville, Sir Charles's younger brother died unmarried, the estate would descend to the Desmonds, who are distant cousins.

James Desmond is an elderly clergyman in Westmoreland." "Thank you.

These details are all of great interest.

Have you met Mr.James Desmond ?" "Yes; he once came down to visit Sir Charles.