I have some men up in the wood there and I shall join them presently.

I am staying in the neighborhood." Tallente pointed to the rope.
"If you would care to search for yourself, Mr.Inspector, we'll help you down." The man shook his head.
"Scarcely a job for a man of my build, sir.

I have a professional climber coming to-morrow.

I wish you had informed me of your intention to go down to-night." "If you had informed me of your intention to remain in the neighborhood, that might have been possible," was the cool reply.

The man took the loose wooden rail from its place and held it under his arm.