It was evident, however, that I could not do this if I were with you, since he would be keenly on his guard.

I deceived everybody, therefore, yourself included, and I came down secretly when I was supposed to be in London.

My hardships were not so great as you imagined, though such trifling details must never interfere with the investigation of a case.

I stayed for the most part at Coombe Tracey, and only used the hut upon the moor when it was necessary to be near the scene of action.

Cartwright had come down with me, and in his disguise as a country boy he was of great assistance to me.