`Chief Inspector Hadley?…Thank you. If you'll' follow me, sir…?'
Hadley asked, shortly: 'Who is in charge?'
'The chief warder, sir, under the orders of the deputy governor. These gentlemen…?''
'My associates. This is Sir William Bitton. What has been done?'
'The chief warder will explain, sir. The young gentleman's body was discovered by. General Mason.' 'Where?'
'I believe it was on the steps leading down to Traitors' Gate, sir. You know, of course, that the warders are sworn in as special constables. General Mason suggested that, as you were a friend of the young gentleman's uncle, we communicate directly with you instead of with the district police station.'
'Precautions?'
'An order has been issued that no one is to enter or leave the Tower until permission has been given.'
'Good! You had better leave instructions to admit the police surgeon and his associates when they arrive.'
'Yes, sir.' He spoke briefly to the sentry, and led them under the arch of the Tower.