Colonel Kenton opposed it vigorously, but Harry insisted.
He knew every inch of the grounds.

Why should he not?
He had played over them all his life, and he could be in the fields and away in less than two minutes.
Colonel Kenton finally consulted Judge Kendrick, and the judge agreed with Harry.

Besieged by so many, they needed help and the boy was the one to bring it.

Then Colonel Kenton consented that Harry should go, but pressed his hand and told him to be very careful.
The boy went back into the house, passing through the dark rooms to the rear.

As he went, he heard the sound of sobbing.