I thought it only right to let you know at once, sir, that the police have been here rummaging about.

They had what they called a search warrant, I believe.

I came up to the house immediately, but I could not induce any of the servants to bring word in to you.

Mr.Jesson, the Duke's own man, told me that it was as much as his place was worth to allow any one to enter the library." "All right, Grooton," I muttered.

"Hang the police!" I believe he said something else, but I never heard it.