The grass of the forest had been spotted with blood.
Then he wrote a note to Lord Henry, telling him that he was going up to town to consult his doctor and asking him to entertain his guests in his absence.

As he was putting it into the envelope, a knock came to the door, and his valet informed him that the head-keeper wished to see him.

He frowned and bit his lip.

"Send him in," he muttered, after some moments' hesitation.
As soon as the man entered, Dorian pulled his chequebook out of a drawer and spread it out before him.
"I suppose you have come about the unfortunate accident of this morning, Thornton ?" he said, taking up a pen.
"Yes, sir," answered the gamekeeper.
"Was the poor fellow married?
Had he any people dependent on him ?" asked Dorian, looking bored.

"If so, I should not like them to be left in want, and will send them any sum of money you may think necessary." "We don't know who he is, sir.