This was ascertained.

Evidently rations for forty people were not being fetched.

If they were furnished any sustenance it would have to be made on the premises.

It was true that Marget went out with a basket every evening, but the spies ascertained that she always brought it back empty.
The guests arrived at noon and filled the place.

Father Adolf followed; also, after a little, the astrologer, without invitation.