"They departed some time ago, sir."
"You are sure that all doors and windows are secured?"
"We have just made the round, sir."
"And the young lady?"
"We have heard nothing from her, sir."
"The young man?"
"I glanced in at him, sir, some time ago. He was lying on his bed, with his eyes closed, but I do not think he slept."
"Did he have dinner?"
"We had no orders to that effect, sir."
"Good; let him go hungry. You will serve him no food until I order it. That is all."