"When do you think I may venture ?" I replied.

"I think, if you are a tolerably good horseman, you may mount the day after to-morrow," answered the medical man.

"By-the-bye, are you acquainted with anybody at Horncastle ?" "With no living soul," I answered.

"Then you would scarcely find stable-room for your horse.

But I am happy to be able to assist you.