But, before that, they sent the prisoner in the
Tolbooth, he who had seen the whole transaction along with Mrs.
Calvert, to take a view of Wringhim privately; and, his
discrimination being so well known as to be proverbial all over
the land, they determined secretly to be ruled by his report. They
accordingly sent him on a pretended mission of legality to
Dalcastle, with orders to see and speak with the proprietor,
without giving him a hint what was wanted. On his return, they
examined him, and he told them that he found all things at the
place in utter confusion and dismay; that the lady of the place was
missing, and could not be found, dead or alive. On being asked if
he had ever seen the proprietor before, he looked astounded and
unwilling to answer. But it came out that he had; and that he had
once seen him kill a man on such a spot at such an hour.
Officers were then dispatched, without delay, to apprehend the
monster, and bring him to justice. On these going to the mansion,
and inquiring for him, they were told he was at home; on which
they stationed guards, and searched all the premises, but he was
not to be found.
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