He was sent on by the path because he went some time ahead of the rest, and he didn't know the secret of the tunnel.

In fact, none of them could have known just where it ended here.

But they'll know by now.

He can join them, if they're picketing the house.

And he can tell them what he knows." Strolling over to the front door, he unbarred it and opened it wide, standing fearlessly in its lighted threshold.
"Pass him along to me," he bade Standish.