"I'll see them myself, and tell them what to do. Did you give those orders to Archibald and the others?"
"Yes, sir."
"What did they say?"
"Nothing to me, sir, but I believe they're all in Moleyns' tent now. I found out too that he has sent two cables this morning. I tried to see their contents, but the clerk refused to give them."
"Send for that clerk here, and put the poker in the fire."
"No one knows where he is, sir; the man's disappeared."
"Oh, well, never mind; we'll have the answer, which is all that matters. One thing more, what do you know of Roy?"
"First-rate man, sir, but ... reckless."
"Why?"
"Some trouble at home, sir, I believe," answered Godwin, colouring and looking away.