But I interviewed Dr.Ravenshaw on that point last night, and what he told me disposes of that theory." "I heard something from one of my men this morning which may have some bearing on the case," remarked Dawfield.

"There has been a lot of local gossip about it.

Robert Turold was generally regarded as very eccentric.
When he crossed the moors from the churchtown to Flint House it was his custom to go almost at a run, glancing over his shoulder as he went, as if afraid." "I have heard nothing of this," commented Barrant.

"Is the story to be believed, do you think ?" "A fisherman of the churchtown told my man in a graphic sort of way.

He says that Robert Turold had a dog which he used to take with him on these walks, and he says that the master used to cover the ground with such great strides that the dog had to run after him panting, with lolling tongue." "That sounds stretched," said Barrant.