He spoke quietly but distinctly.
"You have explored the house ?" "As far as I could," Granet replied.

"The place is almost in a state of siege." "Proves that we are on the right track, any way.

What's that building that seems to stand out in the water ?" "How do you know about it ?" Granet demanded.
"I sailed out this evening, hired a boat at Brancaster Staithe.

The fellow wouldn't go anywhere near Market Burnham, though, and I'm rather sorry I tried to make him.

They've got the scares here, right enough, Granet.