I travelled on, but we met no one.

I traced, however, my messenger through Newport, Cardiff, and Cowbridge.

I was assured, also, that he had not passed me on his return; nor had any of those passed me, whom he was seeking.

At length, when I was within about two miles of Neath, I met him.

He had both the witnesses under his care.
This was a matter of great joy to me.