Generally he awoke and went to bed before twelve.
But sometimes it was nearer one, especially if he was disturbed and went to sleep again." "Thank you," said Mr.Flexen, and he left her and went back into the Castle.
Lord Loudwater had certainly been disturbed by the woman with whom he had quarrelled.

He might have slept on late.

But why had Lady Loudwater lied about the snoring?
What did she know?
What on earth was she hiding?
Whom was she screening?
Could it be Colonel Grey?
Was he mixed up in the actual murder?
Mr.Flexen decided that he must have more information about Colonel Grey, that he would get into touch with him, and that soon.
He had information about him sooner than he expected and without seeking it.

Inspector Perkins was awaiting him, with Mrs.Turnbull, the landlady of the "Cart and Horses." The inspector had learned from her that the Lord Loudwater had paid a visit to her lodger the evening before, and that they had quarrelled fiercely.

Mr.Flexen heard her story and questioned her.