I wonder whether you would mind stepping up and giving him your advice ?" Craig's much lower voice was inaudible but it was evident that he had consented, for the two men ascended to the third floor together.

Quest watched them enter the kitchen.

A moment or two later the steward was summoned by a messenger and descended alone.

Quest ran quickly down the stairs and planted himself behind the kitchen door.

He had hardly taken up his position before the handle was turned.