It is the five miles of country which makes the danger.

Still, it is clear that she is not personally threatened." "No.

If she can come to Winchester to meet us she can get away." "Quite so.

She has her freedom." "What CAN be the matter, then?
Can you suggest no explanation ?" "I have devised seven separate explanations, each of which would cover the facts as far as we know them.

But which of these is correct can only be determined by the fresh information which we shall no doubt find waiting for us.