"It is not forbidden to smoke in the streets," replied the gendarme gravely.
And with one hand on the prisoner's arm, the other carrying the empty bag, he set off towards the town.
VI
Two evenings later, Burton descended on the creek in the Luddenham Marshes, and hastened with lightsome step to Micklewright's laboratory. It was the time of day when Micklewright usually ceased work and went home to his dinner.
"Still at it!" thought Burton, as he saw that the laboratory door was open.
He went on quickly and looked in. Micklewright was bending over his bench in his customary attitude of complete absorption.
"Time for dinner, old man," said Burton, entering.
"Hullo! That you! Come and look at this."
"Upon my word, that's a cool greeting after I've been braving no end of dangers for your sake."
"What's that you say? Look at this, Teddy; isn't it magnificent!"