It was black night outside now, and through the nearest window at which the curtain had been lowered Neil could see nothing save an occasional light in some house.

He didn't know where he was being taken, and didn't much care.

They rolled steadily on for half an hour longer, during which time two at least of his captors proclaimed their contentment by loud snoring.

Then the carriage slowed down, the sleeping ones were awakened, and a moment later a flood of light entering the window told Neil that the journey was at an end.
"Far as we go," said some one.

"All out here and take the car ahead!" A door was opened, two of his captors got out, and Neil was politely invited to follow.