They next stood still within the gallery, and listened intently for some sound to reveal those they sought, but all was still and silent as the grave.
"We cannot be mistaken," observed Leonard.

"It is clear this house is the receptacle for Chowles's plunder.

Besides, we should not have found the lantern burning if they had gone forth again.

No, no; they must be hidden somewhere, and I will not quit the place till I find them." Their search, however, was fruitless.

They mounted to the garrets, opened every door, and glanced into every corner.