Leicester took a step nearer, while the man shrank back.
"No, my man," he said, "you are not going till you tell me what you know."
The old servant looked around fearfully, and then said:
"I know nothing, sir; nobody knows anything."
"Don't tell any more lies. They must have letters forwarded."
"The housekeeper may know, sir."
"The housekeeper is at home?"
"Yes, sir."
"Let me see her."
"No, sir. You must see no one in the house. Sorry, sir, but orders is orders."