Jenny Prask had spoken the truth in the witness box, and from beginning to end there had been no mention of Joan or Mario Escobar.

A verdict of temporary insanity had been returned, and Stella now lay in the village churchyard.

Harry Luttrell drew a breath of relief and turned to his work.

For six weeks his days and nights were full; and then came twenty-four hours' leave and a swift journey into Sussex.

He arrived at Rackham Park in the dusk of the evening.