"What did you do, after meeting Monsieur Dupont?"
"We went on to the river together. I thought I saw a movement among the trees when the lightning lit them up—but there was nothing. I walked round about there for a few minutes, and then went back to warn Copplestone."
"Leaving Monsieur Dupont by the river?"
"Yes. Before I reached the house, I heard Mr. Delamere shouting the alarm."
"Thank you," said the inspector, closing his note-book. "I am afraid I shall have to trouble you to come here at ten o'clock and show me certain places in the garden."
"I am entirely at your disposal," said the manager.
He went out. The inspector sat down at the table, and remained perfectly still for half an hour.