Had he observed a carriage the night before waiting for me?
No, he had not.

Was there a police-station anywhere near?
There was one about three miles off.
"It was too far for me to go, weak and ill as I was.

I determined to wait until I got back to town before telling my story to the police.

It was a little past six when I arrived, so I went first to have my wound dressed, and then the doctor was kind enough to bring me along here.

I put the case into your hands and shall do exactly what you advise." We both sat in silence for some little time after listening to this extraordinary narrative.