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Rh They had been seated long enough to feel rested, and they rose and went on their way to begin their pilgrimage again. Just as they were crossing the bridge, they saw Robin coming tearing towards them. He had evidently left Ben and his mother somewhere. He was alone. His hat was on the back of his head, and he was hot with running.

"Something has happened," said Meg. "And I believe I know".

But Robin had reached them.

"Meg," he said, panting for breath, "Aunt Matilda's here! She didn't see me, but I saw her. She's in the Agricultural Building, standing before a new steam plough and she's chewing a sample of wheat."