I kept to my rule and dined alone.
Nine o'clock came; half-past; no George.

At ten Hoskins locked up as usual, and off I went to bed.

But I couldn't sleep.

After a while it struck me that he might be sleeping here over at Tredinnis; that is, if no accident had happened.

No sleep for me until I made sure; so I jumped out, dressed, slipped down to the stables, saddled the mare and rode over.