He had returned but a half-hour when they rode up.

They had an order for the arrest of Mr.Jervoise, and have been searching the house, high and low, for papers.

No one is allowed to leave the place, but Master Harry came out to the stables and gave me his orders, and I did not find much difficulty in slipping out without their noticing me.

Mr.Harry said that he had no news of Mr.Jervoise, nor any other news, save what I have told you.

He bade me return at once as, later on, he may want to send me again.