He was introduced by the sergeant-major stationed by the double doors at the end of the hall from the ante-room where the witnesses commanded to be present were in waiting.
Mullins, rather less venerable than usual, as a consequence of agitation and affliction on behalf of Captain Tremayne, to whom he was attached, stated nervously the facts within his knowledge.

He was occupied with the silver in his pantry, having remained up in case Sir Terence, who was working late in his study, should require anything before going to bed.

Sir Terence called him, and-- "At what time did Sir Terence call you ?" asked the major.
"It was ten minutes past twelve, sir, by the clock in my pantry." "You are sure that the clock was right ?" "Quite sure, sir; I had put it right that same evening." "Very well, then.

Sir Terence called you at ten minutes past twelve.
Pray continue." "He gave me a letter addressed to the Commissary-general.

'Take that,' says he, 'to the sergeant of the guard at once, and tell him to be sure that it is forwarded to the Commissary-General first thing in the morning.' I went out at once, and on the lawn in the quadrangle I saw a man lying on his back on the grass and another man kneeling beside him.
I ran across to them.