There are two moorland farmers.

There is our friend Dr.Mortimer, whom I believe to be entirely honest, and there is his wife, of whom we know nothing.

There is this naturalist, Stapleton, and there is his sister, who is said to be a young lady of attractions.

There is Mr.Frankland, of Lafter Hall, who is also an unknown factor, and there are one or two other neighbours.

These are the folk who must be your very special study." "I will do my best." "You have arms, I suppose ?" "Yes, I thought it as well to take them." "Most certainly.