He has poachers on the brain.

Probably the rumor that they were coming here was only a blind, and they are doing a good business somewhere else.

I am going home.

I have had enough enjoyment for one evening.

I should advise you to do the same." Dare winced, and did not answer, and Charles suddenly remembered that there were circumstances which might make it difficult for him to go back to Vandon.
They walked away together in silence.