In the meantime, send Williams to Charing Cross at once, Roberts to Victoria, and Dickson to St.Paul's.

Furnish each with a description of the man they are to look after, be particular about the scar upon his left cheek, and if they see him, tell them that they are not to lose sight of him, happen what may.

Let them telegraph should they discover anything definite, and then go in pursuit.

In any case I shall return from Southampton to-night, and shall call here at once." Half-an-hour later I arrived at Waterloo, took my ticket and boarded the train for Southampton.

When I reached the port I was met at the station by my representative, who informed me that he had seen nothing of the man I had described, although he had carefully looked for him.
"We'll try the various shipping-offices first," I said.