The household, always of early habits, retired at nine, the accustomed hour; and the man-servant waited to receive his master, while the lad Andrew, who slept in the stables, sat up to keep his fellow-servant company.
"At ten o'clock Mr.Haygarth came home, gave his horse into the charge of the lad, took his candle from the man-servant, and walked straight upstairs, as if going to bed.

The man-servant locked the doors, took his master the key, and then went to his own quarters.

The boy remained up to feed and groom the horse, which had the appearance of having performed a hard day's work.
"He had nearly concluded this business when he was startled by the slamming of the back door opening into the courtyard, in which were the stables and outhouses.

Apprehending thieves, the boy opened the door of the stable and looked out, doubtless with considerable caution.
"It was broad moonlight, and he saw at a glance that the person who had opened the door was one who had a right to open it.

Matthew Haygarth was crossing the courtyard as the lad peeped out.