It is being searched now.

It seems hardly possible that the assassin can have escaped.

I entreat your pardon for intruding this painful subject on the sensitive mind of a lady, and breaking in on your privacy." "I should think he has escaped by now," said Fay hoarsely.
"It is possible, but improbable," said the official.

Then he turned to the duke.

"This is, I understand from you, the only way into the house from the garden ?" "The only way that might possibly still be open," said the duke.