The three then walked to Herne Hill railway station, and took tickets for Ludgate. At the latter place Pringle left the two friends and went back to his office.
Here he sat down and wrote the following letter:
"Lincoln's Inn Fields, E.C.
"Feb. --, 18--.
"Dear Madam,
"By accident I got this address, and will chance writing you here in the hope this note may reach you.
"I have been to Crescent House. A pocket-book of the late Mr. Davenport has been found. It contains the following entry in the handwriting of deceased: 'Pretended death. Blake gone. He emptied the chloroform on me--held me down. Can't stir. Dying.'
"Awaiting your further instructions,
"I am, dear Madam,
"Yours faithfully,