The streets were still deserted, except by milkmen, bakers, costermongers, and other "early birds." He walked rapidly to the Church Court police station.
Detective Setter was not there.

But the Duke left word for him to call at Elmthorpe as soon as he should return.
He left the police station and went on toward Elmthrope.

But he did not enter the house.

He could not rest.

He walked up and down the sidewalk in front of the iron railings until he thought Lady Belgrade might have risen.
Then he went up the steps and rang the bell.
The hall porter opened the door and admitted him.
"Has Lady Belgrade come down yet ?" was his first question.
"My lady has, your grace.