My bear may run--how about yours ?" "No sign of him yet." "Well, I could regale you with no end of interesting anecdotes concerning the hunted adventurer, for I have had more than one famous _rencontre_ with him myself.

If it were only worth your while to pay us a visit at Hidvar I could promise you the heartiest reception--not only on my own part but also on the part of my wife." "I am much obliged to your lordship," replied Vamhidy cooly, "but I am bound by instructions from which I cannot depart.

It is not pleasure that brings me hither.

Besides I have got a sure clue at last which I must follow up and I know not whither it may lead me." "Bravo! So you are on his track at last, eh! Take care my friend it is not a false clue.

These rascals are very crafty." "It is a real clue that I have discovered.