"Oh, no; it was scarcely likely that he should tell me."
Very little more was said upon the subject just then. At nine o'clock Mr. Dunbar left the room to see to the packing of his things, at a little before ten the three gentlemen drove away from the George Hotel, on their way to the station.
They reached the station at five minutes past ten; the train was not due until a quarter past.
Mr. Balderby went to the office to procure the three tickets. Henry Dunbar and Arthur Lovell walked arm-in-arm up and down the platform.
As the bell for the up-train was ringing, a man came suddenly upon the platform and looked about him.
He recognized the banker, walked straight up to him, and, taking off his hat, addressed Mr. Dunbar respectfully.
"I am sorry to detain you, sir," he said; "but I have a warrant to prevent you leaving Winchester."
"What do you mean?"
"I hold a warrant for your apprehension, sir."
"From whom?"