Go and tell him all we have seen; whilst I will creep like a wildcat round the house, and see if there be other spies keeping watch like those we have seen." "Ay, do so," replied Edred earnestly.

"I fear me we shall find that every door is watched.

But if thou art seen, go forward boldly.

Let none guess that you suspect aught.

Doubtless each watcher is well primed with some excellent reason for being found there.