"I never saw such a creature before. And—and she has no conscience!"
The Count laughed. "Now, Slyme, I have some more work for you."
"To watch her!" he cried eagerly, rubbing his hands.
"No, not yet. That may be necessary some time, but not now. I have other work for you."
"Yes, my lord."
"To-morrow morning you will go to Surrey. I will give you all particulars about the trains and the stations presently. You will go to a place known as Wendover Park. Near one of the lodge gates of this house is a pretty cottage. It was occupied, and probably still is, by a man called Hugh Stanmore and his granddaughter. You must find out whether he is still there, and learn all you can about them. Report all to me. You understand?"
"Perfectly, your Highness," replied Polonius, whose terminology in relation to the Count was uncertain.
"You will report to me."
"Yes, certainly, my lord, everything."
"Very well, now go."