Oolanga, having tried standing tiptoe on the highest point near, and holding the lantern as high as he could, threw the light round the edges of the door to see if he could find anywhere a hole or a flaw in the metal through which he could obtain a glimpse.

Foiled in this, he brought from the shrubbery a plank, which he leant against the top of the door and then climbed up with great dexterity.

This did not bring him near enough to the window-hole to look in, or even to throw the light of the lantern through it, so he climbed down and carried the plank back to the place from which he had got it.

Then he concealed himself near the iron door and waited, manifestly with the intent of remaining there till someone came near.

Presently Lady Arabella, moving noiselessly through the shade, approached the door.