"We have been secretly corresponding with him for weeks past.

We have nabbed the man who went out with him, and got him safe at Barkingham.

Don't expect Screw back with the ledger.

As soon as he has made sure that the rest of you are in the house, he is to fetch another man or two of our Bow Street lot, who are waiting outside till they hear from us.

We only want an old man and a young one, and a third pal of yours who is a gentleman born, to make a regular clearance in the house.