"Exactly; yes."
"And I will get to know as much as I can from the maids, and will keep you well informed of the movements of your friends. Their trial comes off, you say, to-morrow?"
"I think it does."
"They will not go far to-day, then?"
"I cannot say, but they will be well watched. What accommodation have you here for half-a-dozen stalwart fellows?"
"Plenty in the inn."
"I don't need telling that: but here—-in the yard. I am expecting some guests for the night."
"Let me see. It means money."
"Of course it does."
"And I shall run great risks."