But this time the spies are messengers from the secretary of state.

I caught a glimpse of them lurking about your doorway--three or four at least--and as I entered I all but fell over a Mr.Green--a most pertinacious gentleman with whom I have already some acquaintance.
He is the very man who searched me at Maidstone; he has kept his eye upon me ever since, which has not troubled me.

But that he should keep an eye on you means that your identity is suspected, and if that be so--well, the sooner we are out of England the better for your health." Sir Richard shook his head calmly.

The fine-featured, lean old face showed no sign of uneasiness.

"A fig for all that!" said he.