Then came fresh trouble to rouse her.
Two of the county magistrates called on her in their official capacity, and, with perfect politeness, but a very grave air, requested her to inform them of all the circumstances attending her husband's disappearance.
She replied, coldly and curtly, that she knew very little about it. Her husband had left in the middle of the night.
"He came to stay?"
"I believe so."
"Came on horseback?"
"Yes."
"Did he go away on horseback?"
"No: for the horse is now in my stable."
"Is it true there was a quarrel between you and him that evening?"