But the stranger repelled all inquisition touching his movements.

And so he left the "White Swan," after sojourning there for nearly a week, and the landlord never saw him again.
The news which came on the following day, created no little sensation in S----.

Jacob Perkins, who lived near Captain Allen's, and often worked for him, told the story.

His relation was to this effect: About ten o'clock at night, Mrs.Allen sent for him, and he waited on her accordingly.

He found her dressed as for a journey, but alone.
"Take a seat, Jacob," she said.