We found a short valley between rugged tors which led to an open, grassy space flecked over with the white cotton grass.

In the middle of it rose two great stones, worn and sharpened at the upper end until they looked like the huge corroding fangs of some monstrous beast.

In every way it corresponded with the scene of the old tragedy.

Sir Henry was much interested and asked Stapleton more than once whether he did really believe in the possibility of the interference of the supernatural in the affairs of men.

He spoke lightly, but it was evident that he was very much in earnest.