And if ever you have reason to seek to save yourself by flight, the horse is yours; there will be money and a few necessaries strapped to the saddle.

Make your way incontinently to Captain Jack, who may always be heard of at The Three Ravens; and I will visit you there, and we will talk over the state of affairs." Tom nodded, and looked a little relieved in mind; but he felt as though a cloud hung over his spirit despite his attempts at defying fate.
Next morning they started off in the carriage once more, and, to Tom's astonishment, with (apparently) the same two horses.

He looked at his comrade for a moment in mingled surprise and admiration.

Lord Claud gave an odd little smile as he replied: "It is always well to be provided against accident, good Tom.

Half the clever deeds of this world are rendered null and void because men forget to look ahead.