"Not so fast. There's half-a-crown more for you if you take me to Bill Foster at once."
"Can't do that, sir; don't know where he is; but I'll find 'im for yer."
"Very good. How many persons went away in Bill Foster's carriage?"
"There was the gent and one-two-three women--two young 'uns and a old 'un."
"You're quite sure?"
"I'll take my oath on it."
"Now look here? Do you see these five shillings? They're yours if you bring Bill Foster to me at the Nayland Rock in less than half-an-hour."
"You ain't kidding, sir?"
"Not at all. The money's yours if you do what I tell you."
"All right, sir? I'll do it."