Henry gave the man a gratuity, which made him touch the brim of his hat in token of approval.
Henry turned again as he moved to go—"Do you know the men who are searchers of the Thames?" he asked.
"Yes, sir, I knows 'em well."
"Tell them, then, that if they find this bag, and will send it to the Terminus Hotel, London Bridge, I will take care they are paid well for their trouble."
"I'll tell 'em, sir, all right," said the man.
Henry Halford returned to the hotel, and made an arrangement with the waiter respecting the missing bag.
"You can telegraph to me when it arrives," said Henry; "and if the men refuse to leave it, tell them to bring it again in a few hours and wait for me. Here is my card and address. You will be sure to attend to this, for it is very important."
"You may depend upon me, sir," said the man.
And then Henry turned his steps once more to Guy's Hospital.
Dr. Gordon was absent, but the house surgeon sent for Mr. Halford to his private room.