By the way, Mr .-- I beg your pardon, Lord Heyton!--I'm afraid you'll have to remain here for another hour or two; there are certain formalities which must be endured.

For instance"-- he smiled--"I shall have to take you before a local magistrate.

Of course, we shall produce no evidence, throw any quantity of ashes on our heads, and apologize for the cruel mistake we have made; and the local magistrate, if he knows his business, will read me a severe lecture on my stupidity and set you free with an apology from all concerned.

Now I'll leave you.

You two gentlemen must have a great deal to say to each other.