"Undoubtedly!"
"Well, you call and are refused the house, simply on account of this alleged robbery. What is more calculated to please Maltravers!"
"True. I am willing to admit, Dick, that you are a genius, and I will be on my guard, as you suggest," said Jack.
The course was crowded with people and carriages. It was the most brilliant gathering of the year, and still the people came.
A bell rung to give notice that the start for the steeple-chase was about to be made.
There were a dozen entries; some of the horses were ridden by their owners, some by professional jockeys.
The horses and their riders began to show themselves on the track, and some took preliminary canters, exciting the admiration and criticism of the spectators.
Presently, the trainer of Warrior came out of the stable, looking very much disconcerted.
He approached two men who were standing near Harkaway, and the conversation which ensued was distinctly audible.
"Is the boss much hurt?" asked one.