'ELLN GN.

'Tuesday.'

This note he despatched by a servant on horseback, and having
given the man some time to get ahead, and desired him to ride
fast, he ordered two officers of justice to get into the carriage
with Bertram; and he himself, mounting his horse, accompanied them
at a slow pace to the point where the roads to Kippletringan and
Hazlewood House separated, and there awaited the return of his
messenger, in order that his farther route might be determined by
the answer he should receive from the Baronet. In about half an
hour, his servant returned with the following answer, handsomely
folded, and sealed with the Hazlewood arms, having the Nova Scotia
badge depending from the shield:--

'Sir Robert Hazlewood of Hazlewood returns Mr. G. Glossin's
compliments, and thanks him for the trouble he has taken in a
matter affecting the safety of Sir Robert's family. Sir R.H.
requests Mr. G.G. will have the goodness to bring the prisoner to
Hazlewood House for examination, with the other proofs or
declarations which he mentions. And after the business is over, in
case Mr. G.G. is not otherwise engaged, Sir R. and Lady Hazlewood
request his company to dinner.'

Addressed,

'Mr. GILBERT GLOSSIN, etc.
'HAZLEWOOD HOUSE, Tuesday.'