CHAPTER VII.
The next morning Mark went up to London.
"Of course, Mr.Thorndyke," the chief at Bow Street said, "your father's suspicions as to the man's identity may or may not be justified; that, however, makes no difference to us.

Here is a highwayman who has been wounded, and would certainly be a valuable capture: I will set my men to work at once; if he is in London they will get news of him before many days.

My men in any case would do their duty, but your father's offer will certainly stimulate their energy.

Where are you stopping ?" "At the Bull, in Holborn." "Very well; I will be sure to let you know as soon as we get any clew to the man's identity." Mark remained in London a week, and at the end of that time he received a note from Bow Street saying that the superintendent wished to see him.
"I am sorry that I have no news for you, Mr.Thorndyke," the officer said, when he called upon him.

"Every place where such a man would be likely to be in hiding has been searched, and no clew whatever has been obtained.