Just at this side of the gate leading into the stubble-field there was already a concourse of people when Tony arrived near it with the hounds, and immediately there was a holloaing and loud screeching of directions, which was soon understood to mean that the hounds were at once to be taken away! The Captain rode on rapidly, and then sharply gave his orders.

Tony was to take the hounds back to Mr.Twentyman's farmyard as fast as he could, and shut them up in a barn.

The whips were put into violent commotion.

Tony was eagerly at work.

Not a hound was to be allowed near the gate.