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Yes, and the murderer can be but a little way off. Assist us in securing him.

There is a breach in the hedge at the end of that walk: he will escape that way if we are not quick. Let somebody come with me, for I cannot grapple with a ruffian single-handed.

Ay, there lies the body within, as stark as any corse, upon a board.

For God's sake, don't think of satisfying curiosity now! Try to secure the villain first, or he will escape. Come with me in this direction; and (to ) do you follow the footman yonder, since nobody will go alone.

Here is a hat on the grass.

A hat?

Poh! it is but a boy's hat. Some varlet has come over the hedge to gather gooseberries.

Is there a name in it?