I tried to get him to talk of the incident, but he blandly asked me questions as to what I meant, and led me to believe that he was completely oblivious of the affair.

It was, I am sorry to say, however, only another instance of his cunning, for within half an hour I heard of him again.

This time he had broken out through the window of his room, and was running down the avenue.

I called to the attendants to follow me, and ran after him, for I feared he was intent on some mischief.

My fear was justified when I saw the same cart which had passed before coming down the road, having on it some great wooden boxes.