An Uncanny Appearance
Having arrived at the Constable's, the three men reported the latest turn of events to him. He was very surprised at the sudden death of the two Stickles and Bates. He listened to their stories, then decided that they had better accompany him to the Mede. The Squire would be very interested and concerned about the most recent events.
The sky was dark with clouds, it was cold, and it gave them the feeling that they could be in for some severe weather. Lights shone from the windows of the Manor House, the warmth of its inner rooms seemed to reach out and engulf them as they rode into the courtyard. Thomas Whiddon took the ponies to the stables after talking to his son for a moment. The four men were greeted by the Squire and ushered into the parlour. A cozy fire and w
