Cuthbert was puzzled, and a little annoyed.

He was half inclined not to go there again; but curiosity got the better of his resolve as the afternoon hours drew on.

After all, what did it matter what manner of man this was, since he need never see him again after today?
It would be foolish not to reclaim his money, and might lead Master Robert Catesby to inquire for him at his uncle's house, and that he did not wish.

The thing had better be done, and be done quickly.

How foolish it would be to go back to Cherry and say he had not accomplished his errand because some odd-looking men had stared at him, and because the tavern was ill smelling and dirty! It was three o'clock, however, before the youth again entered the unsavoury abode.