If I were you, I would go for a good walk among the hills.

It will be much better for you than moping here.

At any rate, you are not likely to get any news for some hours to come." Charlie took the advice, and started among the hills, not returning until the midday meal was ready.

Before he had finished his dinner there was a tap at the door, and then a young fellow, whom he knew to be employed in Mr.Jervoise's stables, looked in.

Charlie sprang to his feet.
"What's the news ?" he asked.
"Master Harry bade me tell you, sir, that a magistrate, and four constables, and ten soldier men came today, at nine o'clock.