Yonder is Sir Reginald Wychecombe, coming this way, to my surprise; perhaps he wishes to see me alone.

Go down to the landing and ascertain if my barge is ashore, and let me know it, as soon as is convenient.

Remember, Geoffrey, you will go off with me; and hunt up Sir Wycherly Wychecombe, who will lose his passage, unless ready the instant he is wanted." The boy touched his cap, and went bounding down the hill to execute the order..