“Where?�

“In the spinney.�

“When?�

“But just now.�

“What does he there at this hour?�

“Nothing.�

“I don’t understand.�

“Sir Geoffrey—� I began racking my brains, utterly at loss what to say next and how to convey the awful tidings.

She made a sudden step or two in my direction, then turned toward the coppice, her suspicions fully aroused.

But now I ventured upon a familiarity, that is, I turned with her and caught her by the arm before she could take a step.