He informed him that he would have to leave Skibbereen by stage which would depart in a couple of hours.

This stage would convey him to the first railway station, some ten or twelve miles away where he could get a train in the afternoon for Cork.

He urgently requested him to remain over for a few days and enjoy the hospitality of Skibbereen.

Paul, being anxious to reach Cork, declined.

He requested the landlord to send Andy in to settle up.