The body of the deceased remained on the loft when I went to sleep.

The room in which we slept was locked, and I heard that my paramour, Tookaram, was restless outside.

About 3 o'clock the following morning Tookaram knocked at the door, when both myself and my mother opened it.

He then told me to go to the steps leading to the quarry, and see if any one was about.

Those steps lead to a stable, through which we go to the quarry at the back of the compound.