He gave Robert a confidential letter to take to the doctor in attendance on the double-dyed villain at the Red Lion.
Robert left the letter, and called again and saw the doctor, who said his patient was getting better, and would most likely be up again in ten days or a fortnight.

This statement Robert communicated to the lawyer, and the lawyer has undertaken to have the public house properly watched, and the hunchback (who is the most important witness) sharply looked after for the next fortnight, or longer if necessary.

Here, then, the progress of this dreadful business stops for a while.
May 5th.

Robert has got a little temporary employment in copying for his friend the lawyer.

I am working harder than ever at my needle, to make up for the time that has been lost lately.
May 6th.